Living in Arcadia, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcadia · Census data 2020–2024
Arcadia has 120 residents with a median age of 69.1. The median household income is $85,694 (18% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $262,500.
Arcadia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arcadia at a glance
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 69.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,694State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $262,500State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Arcadia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arcadia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcadia the median home value is $262,500, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Arcadia median household income
The median household income in Arcadia is $85,694 and the income per person is $64,962. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Arcadia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 95.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.6%
- Vacant
- 77.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.85
77.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Arcadia has many vacation and second homes.
Arcadia demographics
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 69.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 60.8%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcadia ›
Education in Arcadia
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcadia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Arcadia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 120 | $85,694 | $262,500 | — |
| Bear Lake | 264 | $63,281 | $155,400 | — |
| Elberta | 174 | $114,375 | $267,600 | — |
| Onekama | 305 | $32,969 | $185,300 | $488 |
| Frankfort | 1,225 | $54,327 | $350,000 | $876 |
| Benzonia | 718 | $61,875 | $209,100 | $1,125 |
| Beulah | 218 | $71,000 | $485,700 | $607 |
| Crystal Mountain | 166 | $120,938 | $547,400 | — |
| Kaleva | 542 | $43,125 | $94,200 | $1,594 |
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What is the median household income in Arcadia, MI?
The median household income in Arcadia is $85,694, 18% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $262,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Arcadia, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arcadia?
The median age in Arcadia is 69.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Arcadia?
The average commute to work in Arcadia is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcadia?
The unemployment rate in Arcadia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcadia?
35.8% 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.
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