Arcadia is a small town of 333 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $86,875
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arcadia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Arcadia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arcadia 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: 86.2
Arcadia's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arcadia costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arcadia, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$550
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arcadia's violent crime rate is 72.2 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
72.2 /100k
Property Crime
96.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arcadia is served primarily by ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arcadia, NE
National Avg
School District
ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arcadia sees average highs of 35.6°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 25.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Arcadia's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arcadia roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,800 and median rent is $550/month.
Arcadia's violent crime rate is 72.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 96.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arcadia are operated by ARCADIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arcadia, NE has a population of 333, a median household income of $86,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Arcadia averages 35.6°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.3 inches
with about 25.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arcadia, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68815.
The population of Arcadia, Nebraska is 333 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arcadia: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $115,800, median household income $86,875, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arcadia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
