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Archdale.
About
Life in Archdale
Archdale is a community of 11,992 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $64,984, median rent runs about $1,034 per month, and median home values are around $198,000. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.
Archdale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
8.9%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.9% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Archdale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Archdale, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (64.0%), and 6.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.1%
of households
Married Couples
47.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% below NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Archdale
In Archdale, rent runs 16% below the NC average, and home values are 31% below the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,682
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $250,370 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Archdale
Unemployment in Randolph County, which includes Archdale, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Archdale: Randolph County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Randolph County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Archdale Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.6 min avg
How Archdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Archdale, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 66 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 73 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Archdale runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
106.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,327
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Archdale Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Randolph County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Randolph County, which includes Archdale, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $71,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $106,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,500 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $828,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $114,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65,500 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Randolph County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Guilford County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Archdale) is typically good — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
91
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Guilford County, NC (15 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Archdale has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.9"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.83" |
| Feb | 56°F | 34°F | 3.17" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 4.05" |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.76" |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.37" |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.06" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.79" |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.27" |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 3.57" |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Archdale
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Archdale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
High Point Regional Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · High Point
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Thomasville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Archdale
Archdale's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Archdale (within 15 miles)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
14.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,062 students · in-state tuition $7,731 · 61% graduate · median earnings $53,402 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,129 students · in-state tuition $49,146 · 65% graduate · median earnings $73,547 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-North Carolina
11.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 12% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,001 students · in-state tuition $42,320 · 49% graduate · median earnings $52,803 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $21,660 · 48% graduate · median earnings $50,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Archdale
Archdale has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
17 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
96 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Archdale
Archdale Public Library
10433 S Main St, Archdale
Cities Near Archdale
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Archdale FAQ
Is Archdale, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Archdale's median rent is $1,034/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $64,757/year. Median home value is $198,000.
Is Archdale, North Carolina safe?⌄
Archdale's violent crime rate was 107 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1327 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Archdale, North Carolina?⌄
Randolph County, which includes Archdale, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Archdale, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Archdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,034/month and median household income is $64,757/year. The median home value is $198,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Archdale, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Archdale is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from