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East Arcadia, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
313 Population 142/sq mi density
$50,595 Median Income $34,311 per capita
$116,700 Home Value $173,173 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,595 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $725/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher

East Arcadia, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,595
33% below
$34,311 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
59% below
Zillow: $173,173
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
3,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
325% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr

How East Arcadia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
41%
Rent
62%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
425%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Arcadia 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

East Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $50,595 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,311. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 677 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Arcadia is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,173. Median rent is $725/month, with 29.7% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

East Arcadia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,131/100K.

Education

33.1% of adults in East Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population313
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,595
Per Capita$34,311
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$725
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$173,173
Housing Units151
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,131/100K

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death16,588/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation58 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in East Arcadia was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.