At a Glance
Median Income
$66,852
$28,713 per capita
Home Value
$164,400
Zillow: $298,828
Median Rent
$960/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
1,891/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcadia 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
Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $66,852 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,713. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,788 business establishments, including 804 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcadia is $164,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,828. Median rent is $960/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Arcadia reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,891/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,696
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density3,084/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,852
Per Capita$28,713
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$31,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,400
Rent$960
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$298,828
Housing Units628
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent161/100K
Property1,891/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation856 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcadia was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 804 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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