Arcadia, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hamilton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,696 Population 3,084/sq mi density
$66,852 Median Income $28,713 per capita
$164,400 Home Value $319,192 Zillow
$960 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,852 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,400 home value, $960/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcadia, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,852
11% below
$28,713 per capita
Home Value
$164,400
42% below
Zillow: $319,192
Median Rent
$960/mo
17% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
58%
Rent
83%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 3.4% (6% 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 $319,192. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,696
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density3,084/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,852
Per Capita$28,713
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$31,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,400
Rent$960
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$319,192
Housing Units628
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,761/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 804 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.