Arcadia Lakes, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Arcadia Lakes is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 843. Residents earn $96,000 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
843 Population 1,505/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $54,133 per capita
$343,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,000 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$343,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $343,100
22% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 69.3%
106% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.0%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.5%
88% lower than US avg

How Arcadia Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population843
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$54,133
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$37,438M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$343,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation210 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.3%
High School+97.8%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute18 min
Libraries14

Is Arcadia Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arcadia Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Arcadia Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arcadia Lakes is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arcadia Lakes is $343,100, 22% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Arcadia Lakes is a highly educated community — 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Arcadia Lakes enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Arcadia Lakes has a population of 843 with a density of 1,505 people per square mile. The median age is 63.9 years, 64% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 2% Hispanic, 5.2% Black.

Population

843
Total Population
1,505
People / sq mi
63.9yrs
Median Age
64% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Arcadia Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arcadia Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arcadia Lakes is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Arcadia Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,000
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,133
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
IRS Avg AGI$71,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.5%
88% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,736
County GDP$37,438M

Business (County)

Restaurants920
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,228
Manufacturing192

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,719
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Work from Home27.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Arcadia Lakes is $343,100, 22% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$343,100
22% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,719
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.08%
In Arcadia Lakes, 28.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 14.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arcadia Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.0%
13% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma8.6%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity14.7%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress10.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Checkup Rate78.7%
Premature Death9,521/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access73.8%
Healthcare Facilities1,116

Crime Rates: Arcadia Lakes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Safety Score

Arcadia Lakes has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall0.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,505/sq mi
Coordinates34.0516°N, 80.9631°W
County FIPS45079
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 69.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 34.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.8%
D 66.4%

Winner: Democrat by 34.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+69.3%
106% above US avg
High School+97.8%
School Test Score4.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,505/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants920
Retail Stores1,228

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)65

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Work from Home27.9%

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