Arrowhead Beach, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Chowan County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,277 Population 2,093/sq mi density
$64,107 Median Income $17,000 per capita
$188,400 Home Value $210,199 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,107 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Arrowhead Beach, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,107
15% below
$17,000 per capita
Home Value
$188,400
33% below
Zillow: $210,199
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Arrowhead Beach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arrowhead Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
67%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arrowhead Beach a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arrowhead Beach residents earn a median household income of $64,107 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,000. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 433 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arrowhead Beach is $188,400 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,199. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

15.9% of adults in Arrowhead Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arrowhead Beach has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,277
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density2,093/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans14.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,107
Per Capita$17,000
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$723M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,400
Rent
Ownership97.9%
Zillow$210,199
Housing Units416
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation21 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Arrowhead Beach was built in 1985.
27.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.