At a Glance
Median Income
$98,170
$49,475 per capita
Home Value
$285,600
Zillow: $361,398
Median Rent
$1,308/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
2,244/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Archer Lodge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Archer Lodge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Archer Lodge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Archer Lodge residents earn a median household income of $98,170 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,475. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 352 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Archer Lodge is $285,600 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,398. Median rent is $1,308/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Archer Lodge reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,244/100K.
Education
31.9% of adults in Archer Lodge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Archer Lodge has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,036
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,170
Per Capita$49,475
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$11,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,064
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,600
Rent$1,308
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$361,398
Housing Units1,928
Rent Burden13.2%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property2,244/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,163/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation271 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Archer Lodge was founded in 1851.
The median home in Archer Lodge was built in 1994.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 352 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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