East Arcadia, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Bladen County County

3.8 /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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,595 median income, 26.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $725/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
2% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
26.1%
625% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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
725%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Arcadia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 26.1% (625% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population313
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans27.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,595
Per Capita$34,311
Unemployment26.1%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
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.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.