Living in Southeast Arcadia, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southeast Arcadia · Census data 2020–2024
Southeast Arcadia has 7,555 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $60,169 (19% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $169,200, the median rent is $939/month.
Southeast Arcadia at a glance
- Population
- 7,555
- Median age
- 37.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $60,169State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $169,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Southeast Arcadia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Southeast Arcadia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southeast Arcadia the median home value is $169,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 40.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,425 a month in housing costs.
Southeast Arcadia median household income
The median household income in Southeast Arcadia is $60,169 and the income per person is $23,441. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Southeast Arcadia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,032
- Owner-occupied
- 67.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.3%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.86
Southeast Arcadia demographics
- Population
- 7,555
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 2,623
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southeast Arcadia ›
Education in Southeast Arcadia
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Southeast Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southeast Arcadia
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Southeast Arcadia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Arcadia | 7,555 | $60,169 | $169,200 | $939 |
| Arcadia | 7,707 | $39,677 | $177,700 | $956 |
| Harbour Heights | 4,289 | $65,152 | $368,900 | $1,331 |
| 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 |
| Zolfo Springs | 2,158 | $60,946 | $115,100 | $967 |
| Charlotte Park | 1,966 | $60,302 | $290,800 | $1,893 |
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What is the median household income in Southeast Arcadia, FL?
The median household income in Southeast Arcadia is $60,169, 19% 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 Southeast Arcadia?
The median home value in Southeast Arcadia is $169,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Southeast Arcadia?
The median gross rent in Southeast Arcadia is $939 per month, about 40.9% of household income.
Is Southeast Arcadia, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 26.4%.
What is the median age in Southeast Arcadia?
The median age in Southeast Arcadia is 37.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Southeast Arcadia?
The average commute to work in Southeast Arcadia is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southeast Arcadia?
The unemployment rate in Southeast Arcadia is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southeast Arcadia?
6.3% of adults in Southeast 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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