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Arcade, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Jackson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,705 Population 184/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $28,771 per capita
$228,800 Home Value $334,395 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
57 Violent Crime/100K 1,766 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$228,800 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcade, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$28,771 per capita
Home Value
$228,800
19% below
Zillow: $334,395
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
85% below
1,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Arcade Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arcade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
81%
Rent
81%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
15%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arcade a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arcade residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,771. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arcade is $228,800 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,395. Median rent is $940/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Arcade reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,766/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.1% of adults in Arcade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arcade has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,705
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density184/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$28,771
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$6,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

A
Home Value$228,800
Rent$940
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$334,395
Housing Units677
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent57/100K
Property1,766/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary285/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation805 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Arcade was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.