Living in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcadia Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Arcadia Lakes has 901 residents with a median age of 64.8. The median household income is $103,250 (49% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $351,000.
Arcadia Lakes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arcadia Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 64.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $103,250State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $351,000State: $259,000
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Arcadia Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Arcadia Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcadia Lakes the median home value is $351,000, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,121 a month in housing costs.
Arcadia Lakes median household income
The median household income in Arcadia Lakes is $103,250 and the income per person is $57,763. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Arcadia Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 454
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.15
Arcadia Lakes demographics
- Population
- 901
- Median age
- 64.8
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 49.9%
- Households
- 419
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcadia Lakes ›
Education in Arcadia Lakes
67.3% of adults 25 and older in Arcadia Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcadia Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Arcadia Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia Lakes | 901 | $103,250 | $351,000 | — |
| Forest Acres | 10,530 | $78,306 | $279,300 | $1,263 |
| Dentsville | 15,209 | $45,473 | $163,700 | $1,250 |
| Woodfield | 9,465 | $45,526 | $150,800 | $1,169 |
| Columbia | 139,643 | $55,529 | $264,300 | $1,204 |
| Capitol View | 4,374 | $46,645 | $187,600 | $1,181 |
| Arthurtown | 3,272 | $21,046 | $120,100 | $830 |
| Olympia | 935 | $29,663 | — | — |
| St. Andrews | 19,868 | $46,511 | $161,300 | $1,088 |
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What is the median household income in Arcadia Lakes, SC?
The median household income in Arcadia Lakes is $103,250, 49% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arcadia Lakes?
The median home value in Arcadia Lakes is $351,000, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
Is Arcadia Lakes, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arcadia Lakes?
The median age in Arcadia Lakes is 64.8 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Arcadia Lakes?
The average commute to work in Arcadia Lakes is 20 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcadia Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Arcadia Lakes is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcadia Lakes?
67.3% of adults in Arcadia Lakes 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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