At a Glance
Median Income
$96,000
$54,133 per capita
Home Value
$343,100
Zillow: $327,703
Bachelor's Degree+
69.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
8.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcadia Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 0.7% (81% 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.
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 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population843
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density1,505/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$54,133
Unemployment0.7%
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%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI47 (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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 920 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.