Arcadia, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,724 Population 1,390/sq mi density
$37,574 Median Income $20,253 per capita
$103,800 Home Value $230,636 Zillow
$1,181 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,574 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $1,181/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcadia, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,574
50% below
$20,253 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
63% below
Zillow: $230,636
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
2% above
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
65.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°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
50%
Home Value
37%
Rent
102%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arcadia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.6% (28% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population2,724
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,390/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born27.8%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,574
Per Capita$20,253
Unemployment4.6%
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%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI49 (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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
27.8% 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.