Living in Arcadia, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcadia · Census data 2020–2024
Arcadia has 7,707 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $39,677 (47% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $177,700, the median rent is $956/month.
Arcadia at a glance
- Population
- 7,707
- Median age
- 36.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $39,677State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $177,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $956/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Arcadia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Arcadia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcadia the median home value is $177,700, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,181 a month in housing costs.
Arcadia median household income
The median household income in Arcadia is $39,677 and the income per person is $22,179. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Arcadia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,595
- Owner-occupied
- 49.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.7%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.34
Arcadia demographics
- Population
- 7,707
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,189
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcadia ›
Education in Arcadia
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcadia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Arcadia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 7,707 | $39,677 | $177,700 | $956 |
| Southeast Arcadia | 7,555 | $60,169 | $169,200 | $939 |
| Harbour Heights | 4,289 | $65,152 | $368,900 | $1,331 |
| Zolfo Springs | 2,158 | $60,946 | $115,100 | $967 |
| Cleveland | 2,683 | $47,157 | $177,800 | $1,124 |
| Charlotte Harbor | 4,239 | $40,406 | $183,300 | $1,316 |
| Solana | 948 | $32,484 | $186,600 | — |
| Port Charlotte | 66,133 | $63,844 | $269,900 | $1,553 |
| Wauchula | 4,927 | $53,013 | $191,800 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in Arcadia, FL?
The median household income in Arcadia is $39,677, 47% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arcadia?
The median home value in Arcadia is $177,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Arcadia?
The median gross rent in Arcadia is $956 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Arcadia, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 31.8%.
What is the median age in Arcadia?
The median age in Arcadia is 36.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Arcadia?
The average commute to work in Arcadia is 27 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcadia?
The unemployment rate in Arcadia is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcadia?
11.3% of adults in Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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