Southeast Arcadia, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · DeSoto County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,247 Population 1,002/sq mi density
$53,532 Median Income $20,450 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $239,506 Zillow
$935 Median Rent 29.9% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$53,532 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Southeast Arcadia, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,532
29% below
$20,450 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
55% below
Zillow: $239,506
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
56.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Southeast Arcadia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
45%
Rent
80%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
381%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Southeast 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

Southeast Arcadia residents earn a median household income of $53,532 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,450. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 739 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Southeast Arcadia is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,506. Median rent is $935/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

4.4% of adults in Southeast Arcadia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 56.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Southeast Arcadia has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,247
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,002/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born21.5%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,532
Per Capita$20,450
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$1,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$935
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$239,506
Housing Units3,190
Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death11,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain53.9 in/yr
Elevation55 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+56.2%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Southeast Arcadia was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Sebring Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
21.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.