Living in Arcadia, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcadia · Census data 2020–2024
Arcadia has 586 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $48,750 (31% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $154,800, the median rent is $346/month.
Arcadia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arcadia at a glance
- Population
- 586
- Median age
- 47.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $154,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $346/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Arcadia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 25%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $154,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $346 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
Arcadia median household income
The median household income in Arcadia is $48,750 and the income per person is $35,966. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Arcadia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 316
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.11
Arcadia demographics
- Population
- 586
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 278
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcadia ›
Education in Arcadia
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Arcadia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcadia
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Arcadia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 586 | $48,750 | $154,800 | $346 |
| Ironton | 1,692 | $46,750 | $120,000 | $738 |
| Pilot Knob | 653 | $44,500 | $108,000 | $660 |
| Iron Mountain Lake | 781 | $30,682 | $38,600 | $695 |
| Bismarck | 1,508 | $40,250 | $107,800 | $676 |
| Doe Run | 775 | $83,065 | $129,900 | — |
| Caledonia | 209 | $60,417 | $55,300 | $817 |
| Annapolis | 427 | $28,750 | $107,400 | $614 |
| Park Hills | 8,678 | $52,563 | $131,300 | $790 |
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What is the median household income in Arcadia, MO?
The median household income in Arcadia is $48,750, 31% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $154,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Arcadia?
The median gross rent in Arcadia is $346 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Arcadia, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 25%.
What is the median age in Arcadia?
The median age in Arcadia is 47.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Arcadia?
The average commute to work in Arcadia is 25 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcadia?
The unemployment rate in Arcadia is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcadia?
21.9% 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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