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Arcadia Lakes, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Richland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
843 Population 1,505/sq mi density
$96,000 Median Income $54,133 per capita
$343,100 Home Value $327,703 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
717 Violent Crime/100K 3,906 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
717 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcadia Lakes, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,000
28% above
$54,133 per capita
Home Value
$343,100
22% above
Zillow: $327,703
Violent Crime
717/100K
89% above
3,906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.3%
106% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Arcadia Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arcadia Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
122%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
206%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arcadia Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arcadia Lakes residents earn a median household income of $96,000 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,133. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,736 business establishments, including 920 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arcadia Lakes is $343,100 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,703. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Arcadia Lakes reports 717 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,906/100K.

Education

69.3% of adults in Arcadia Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population843
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$54,133
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$37,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207

Housing

A+
Home Value$343,100
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$327,703
Housing Units413
Rent Burden40.0%

Crime

F
Violent717/100K
Property3,906/100K

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation210 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+23.5%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations68
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Arcadia Lakes was built in 1970.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 920 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.