The Town FilesArchdale, North Carolina
City in Randolph County · population 11,907 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $198,000
- Household income
- $64,757
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 46.1
Archdale is a city of 11,907 people in Randolph County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $198,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more vibrant than 81% of North Carolina towns, more walkable than 74% of North Carolina towns.
How Archdale ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Archdale is worth $198,000, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $64,757, which is more affordable than 75% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,034 a month. 78.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Archdale | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,034 | $969 |
| Median household income | $64,757 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 78.4% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Archdale
| People | Archdale | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Archdale
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 31.6°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archdale since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 28, 2010 about 8.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 4, 1985.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 44,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,663 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Archdale itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Archdale
4 public schools with 1,673 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Middle School | 6-8 | 552 | 19.0 |
| John R Lawrence Elementary School | K-5 | 395 | 14.6 |
| Trindale Elementary School | PK-5 | 389 | 16.2 |
| Archdale Elementary School | K-5 | 337 | 13.0 |
Towns near Archdale
- Trinity, NC3.4 mi · 7,006 people · home $216,600
- High Point, NC6.2 mi · 114,059 people · home $235,800
- Jamestown, NC6.6 mi · 3,668 people · home $326,800
- Thomasville, NC7.0 mi · 27,183 people · home $179,300
- Randleman, NC10.3 mi · 4,595 people · home $184,700
- Pleasant Garden, NC11.9 mi · 5,000 people · home $223,500
- Wallburg, NC13.8 mi · 3,051 people · home $343,700
- Greensboro, NC15.2 mi · 299,035 people · home $244,800
Archdale questions
Is Archdale, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Archdale scores better for retirees than 37% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 42%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Archdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Archdale is valued at $198,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,757, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,034 a month.
What is the weather like in Archdale?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 31.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Archdale get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Archdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2010. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)