Living in Arcade, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcade · Census data 2020–2024
Arcade has 1,915 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $58,695 (32% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $172,300, the median rent is $805/month.
Arcade at a glance
- Population
- 1,915
- Median age
- 44.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $58,695State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $172,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arcade a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arcade
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcade the median home value is $172,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,660 a month in housing costs.
Arcade median household income
The median household income in Arcade is $58,695 and the income per person is $38,652. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Arcade: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,057
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.82
Arcade demographics
- Population
- 1,915
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 1,048
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcade ›
Education in Arcade
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Arcade have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcade
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Arcade vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade | 1,915 | $58,695 | $172,300 | $805 |
| Delevan | 1,275 | $64,194 | $116,300 | $817 |
| Lime Lake | 656 | $46,686 | $108,200 | $890 |
| Machias | 751 | $74,178 | $49,600 | $1,102 |
| Holland | 1,024 | $37,344 | $258,800 | $765 |
| Bliss | 447 | $50,104 | $136,100 | $733 |
| Springville | 4,190 | $71,996 | $195,300 | $710 |
| Strykersville | 665 | $74,615 | $185,700 | $858 |
| West Valley | 489 | $70,357 | $126,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arcade, NY?
The median household income in Arcade is $58,695, 32% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arcade?
The median home value in Arcade is $172,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Arcade?
The median gross rent in Arcade is $805 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Arcade, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Arcade?
The median age in Arcade is 44.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Arcade?
The average commute to work in Arcade is 28 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcade?
The unemployment rate in Arcade is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcade?
22.5% of adults in Arcade 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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