North Carolina
East Arcadia is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 313. Residents earn $50,595 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, East Arcadia receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. East Arcadia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in East Arcadia is $50,595, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.3%, unemployment is notably high. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in East Arcadia is $116,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
East Arcadia enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,595 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,311 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $931 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,588 |
| Unemployment | 15.3% |
| 325% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 677 |
| County GDP | $1,864M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 42 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,744 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.21% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $116,700 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,744 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.21% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.8% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.6% |
| Premature Death | 16,588/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3816°N, 78.3232°W |
| County FIPS | 37017 |
Winner: Republican by 20.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.1% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.7% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 42 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |