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Arapahoe is a small town of 364 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $80,625
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arapahoe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Arapahoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arapahoe city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.9
Arapahoe's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arapahoe costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arapahoe, NC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$137,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$798
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Arapahoe's violent crime rate is 275.0 per 100,000 residents
— 28% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
275.0 /100k
Property Crime
1131.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arapahoe is served primarily by Arapahoe Charter School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arapahoe, NC
National Avg
School District
Arapahoe Charter School
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arapahoe sees average highs of 55.3°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 58.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Arapahoe's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arapahoe roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $137,500 and median rent is $798/month.
Arapahoe's violent crime rate is 275.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1131.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arapahoe are operated by Arapahoe Charter School.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arapahoe, NC has a population of 364, a median household income of $80,625, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Arapahoe averages 55.3°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.8 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Arapahoe, North Carolina is 364 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arapahoe: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $137,500, median household income $80,625, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arapahoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
