At a Glance
Median Income
$37,574
$20,253 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
Zillow: $230,636
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
966/100K
6,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
65.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $37,574 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,253. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,388 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcadia is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,636. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Arcadia reports 966 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 154% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,445/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
65.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,724
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,390/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,574
Per Capita$20,253
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$22,980M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$1,181
Ownership25.5%
Zillow$230,636
Housing Units1,364
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent966/100K
Property6,445/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation845 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+65.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcadia was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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