Living in Arcadia, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcadia · Census data 2020–2024
Arcadia has 248 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median home value is $32,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Arcadia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arcadia at a glance
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 44.4State: 37.4
- Median home value
- $32,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Arcadia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arcadia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcadia the median home value is $32,500, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Arcadia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 28.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.18
Arcadia demographics
- Population
- 248
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcadia ›
Education in Arcadia
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcadia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 42.5%
- Drive alone
- 51.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Arcadia vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Arcadia
Arcadia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Arcadia: FAQ
What is the average home price in Arcadia?
The median home value in Arcadia is $32,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Arcadia?
The median gross rent in Arcadia is $775 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Arcadia, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in Arcadia?
The median age in Arcadia is 44.4 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Arcadia?
The average commute to work in Arcadia is 21 minutes; 42.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcadia?
The unemployment rate in Arcadia is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcadia?
9.8% 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.
Last updated: