Arcadia University, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Philadelphia County County

1.0 /5.0

F Poor

731 Population 7,310/sq mi density

54°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr

90 Violent Crime/100K 428 property/100K

Overall

1.0 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

90 violent crimes/100K

Arcadia University, PA

At a Glance

Violent Crime

90/100K

76% below

428/100K property

Unemployment

2.3%

36% below

Obesity Rate

34.1%

6% above

24.3% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

282 sunny days/yr

How Arcadia University Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Unemployment

64%

Crime

24%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arcadia University a Good Place to Live?

1.0 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Arcadia University reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 428/100K.

Climate & Weather

Arcadia University has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population731

Median Age19.7 yrs

Density7,310/mi²

Male / Female29% / 71%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans1.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$3,752

Unemployment2.3%

Poverty

County GDP$134,989M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,600

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership

Zillow$441,071

Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

Violent90/100K

Property428/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%

Diabetes13.5%

Smoking24.3%

Heart Disease6.8%

Premature Death11,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Sunny Days282/yr

AQI40 (Good)

Elevation322 ft

Education

Bachelor's+

High School+

Graduate+0.0%

School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%

Commute14 min

Broadband0.0%

Internet Speed239 Mbps

EV Stations2

Libraries53

Did You Know?

25.6% work from home.

The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (16 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.

16.5% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.

There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.