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Archdale, NC

Archdale, NC.

Population: 21,446 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Archdale, NC is $228,766 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $146,000 after a median 57.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,294/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,766

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

57.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,766
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+95.9%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$229,801
House Price Index (state)
438.2 (+1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$146,000
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
57.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
72
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,294/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Guilford County Schools, Randolph County School System
Schools include
Allen Jay Elementary, Allen Jay Middle - A Preparatory Academy, John R Lawrence Elementary School, Archdale Elementary School, Trindale Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,476
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
40,004

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (16 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Darr Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL, NOVANT HEALTH THOMASVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+627 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,431
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,683
Average weekly wage
$894
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
553

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ArchdaleState medianUS median
Median home value$228,766$287,250$289,727
Median sale price$146,000$330,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,294/mo$1,686/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,431$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Archdale, NC?
$228,766.
What is the median sale price in Archdale, NC?
$146,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Archdale, NC?
Median days on market: 57.5 days.
What is typical rent in Archdale, NC?
Typical rent: $1,294/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Archdale, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail, hurricane.
Is Archdale, NC in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Archdale, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Archdale, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Archdale, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Archdale, NC?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Archdale, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Archdale, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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