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Arcadia, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · DeSoto County County
Arcadia, FL
At a Glance
How Arcadia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arcadia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $38,388 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,282. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 739 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcadia is $158,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,506. Median rent is $886/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Arcadia reports 665 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,281/100K. The murder rate is 36.3/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.