Arcadia, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Benzie County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
123 Population 205/sq mi density
$83,333 Median Income $67,091 per capita
$256,800 Home Value $414,744 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$256,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcadia, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,333
11% above
$67,091 per capita
Home Value
$256,800
9% below
Zillow: $414,744
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
36% above
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
111%
Home Value
91%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $83,333 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,091. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 483 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arcadia is $256,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,744. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

45.8% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population123
Median Age69.2 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,333
Per Capita$67,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$741M
Avg Weekly Wage$877

Housing

A+
Home Value$256,800
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$414,744
Housing Units318
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation599 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Arcadia was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.