What are the schools like in Arcade, GA?

School district data for Arcade is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Arcade?

The median household income in Arcade, GA is $65,202 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Arcade, GA?

Arcade has an average high temperature of 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.1 inches.

Arcade, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arcade, GA affordable or expensive?

Arcade's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arcade is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $210,900 and the median rent is $809 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arcade, GA?

Arcade has a violent crime rate of 199.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1394.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arcade, GA a Good Place to Live?

Arcade is a small town of 1,829 in Georgia, with a median household income of $65,202 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Arcade stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Arcade is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arcade city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.8

Arcade's overall cost of living index is 94.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arcade costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arcade, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$210,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$809	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,202	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arcade's violent crime rate is 199.2 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.2 /100k

Property Crime

1394.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Arcade, GA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arcade sees average highs of 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July, with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arcade, GA
Average High — January	52.4°F
Average High — July	89.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.1"

Demographics

Metric	Arcade, GA	National Avg
Population	1,829	—
Median Age	39.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jefferson, GA 6 mi Nicholson, GA 7 mi Bogart, GA 9 mi Statham, GA 9 mi Commerce, GA 10 mi

Arcade vs Other Cities

Arcade, GA vs Jefferson, GA Arcade, GA vs Nicholson, GA Arcade, GA vs Bogart, GA Arcade, GA vs Statham, GA Arcade, GA vs Commerce, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcade, GA affordable or expensive?

Arcade's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arcade roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $210,900 and median rent is $809/month.

What is the crime rate in Arcade, GA?

Arcade's violent crime rate is 199.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1394.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arcade?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Arcade, GA a good place to live?

Arcade, GA has a population of 1,829, a median household income of $65,202, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arcade?

Arcade averages 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches with about 2.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Arcade?

The population of Arcade, Georgia is 1,829 with a median age of 39.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arcade?

Key numbers for living in Arcade: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $210,900, median household income $65,202, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arcade side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.