At a Glance
Median Income
$57,255
$38,535 per capita
Home Value
$166,400
Zillow: $187,313
Median Rent
$735/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
1,875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
246 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcade a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arcade residents earn a median household income of $57,255 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,535. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcade is $166,400 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,313. Median rent is $735/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Arcade reports 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,875/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Arcade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcade has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,912
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,255
Per Capita$38,535
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,400
Rent$735
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$187,313
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property1,875/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,482 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Arcade was founded in 1871.
The median home in Arcade was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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