Living in East Arcadia, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Arcadia · Census data 2020–2024
East Arcadia has 444 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $44,063 (39% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $128,100, the median rent is $439/month.
East Arcadia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Arcadia at a glance
- Population
- 444
- Median age
- 50.5State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $44,063State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $128,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $439/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Arcadia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 28.3%; a poverty rate of 30.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in East Arcadia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Arcadia the median home value is $128,100, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $439 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,411 a month in housing costs.
East Arcadia median household income
The median household income in East Arcadia is $44,063 and the income per person is $25,128. 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in East Arcadia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 33.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.34
33.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that East Arcadia has many vacation and second homes.
East Arcadia demographics
- Population
- 444
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 7.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 22.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Arcadia ›
Education in East Arcadia
26.1% of adults 25 and older in East Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Arcadia
- Unemployment rate
- 28.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 52.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 23%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
East Arcadia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Arcadia | 444 | $44,063 | $128,100 | $439 |
| Sandyfield | 763 | $41,667 | $69,100 | $885 |
| Kelly | 616 | $52,703 | $128,200 | — |
| Bolton | 504 | $48,450 | $146,700 | — |
| Riegelwood | 649 | $49,583 | $200,300 | — |
| Delco | 258 | $86,721 | — | — |
| Northwest | 885 | $53,214 | $225,900 | $825 |
| Lake Waccamaw | 1,770 | $72,500 | $305,900 | $928 |
| Sandy Creek | 300 | $61,250 | $151,300 | $785 |
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What is the median household income in East Arcadia, NC?
The median household income in East Arcadia is $44,063, 39% 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 East Arcadia?
The median home value in East Arcadia is $128,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in East Arcadia?
The median gross rent in East Arcadia is $439 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is East Arcadia, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 28.3%; a poverty rate of 30.9%.
What is the median age in East Arcadia?
The median age in East Arcadia is 50.5 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in East Arcadia?
The average commute to work in East Arcadia is 24 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Arcadia?
The unemployment rate in East Arcadia is 28.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Arcadia?
26.1% of adults in East Arcadia 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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