Living in Archdale, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Archdale · Census data 2020–2024
Archdale has 12,087 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $64,757 (11% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $198,000, the median rent is $1,034/month.
Archdale at a glance
- Population
- 12,087
- Median age
- 46.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $64,757State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $198,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,034/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Archdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the North Carolina median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Archdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Archdale the median home value is $198,000, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,173 a month in housing costs.
Archdale median household income
The median household income in Archdale is $64,757 and the income per person is $34,380. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Archdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,036
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.48
Archdale demographics
- Population
- 12,087
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 4,809
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Archdale ›
Education in Archdale
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Archdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Archdale
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Archdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdale | 12,087 | $64,757 | $198,000 | $1,034 |
| Trinity | 7,111 | $82,664 | $216,600 | $955 |
| High Point | 116,245 | $64,561 | $235,800 | $1,116 |
| Jamestown | 3,708 | $104,844 | $326,800 | $1,153 |
| Thomasville | 27,321 | $60,935 | $179,300 | $879 |
| Randleman | 4,644 | $53,456 | $184,700 | $801 |
| Pleasant Garden | 5,060 | $88,204 | $223,500 | $1,416 |
| Wallburg | 3,150 | $88,406 | $343,700 | — |
| Greensboro | 301,198 | $61,515 | $244,800 | $1,172 |
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What is the median household income in Archdale, NC?
The median household income in Archdale is $64,757, 11% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Archdale?
The median home value in Archdale is $198,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Archdale?
The median gross rent in Archdale is $1,034 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Archdale, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the North Carolina median.
What is the median age in Archdale?
The median age in Archdale is 46.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Archdale?
The average commute to work in Archdale is 23 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Archdale?
The unemployment rate in Archdale is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Archdale?
22.9% of adults in Archdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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