What are the schools like in Arcade, NY?

Arcade is served primarily by YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1.

What is the median household income in Arcade?

The median household income in Arcade, NY is $58,900 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Arcade, NY?

Arcade has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Arcade, NY affordable or expensive?

Arcade's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arcade is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,100 and the median rent is $851 per month.

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

Arcade has a violent crime rate of 27.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 250.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arcade, NY a Good Place to Live?

Arcade is a small town of 2,095 in New York, with a median household income of $58,900 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Arcade stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 95.7

Arcade's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arcade costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arcade, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$851	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,900	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arcade's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.6 /100k

Property Crime

250.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Arcade is served primarily by YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arcade, NY	National Avg
School District	YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arcade sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 79.2°F in July, with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation and 85.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arcade, NY
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	79.2°F
Annual Precipitation	43.2"
Annual Snowfall	85.4"

Demographics

Metric	Arcade, NY	National Avg
Population	2,095	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yorkshire, NY 2 mi Delevan, NY 3 mi Lime Lake, NY 7 mi Machias, NY 8 mi Holland, NY 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Arcade

Arcade, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14009

Arcade vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcade, NY affordable or expensive?

Arcade's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arcade roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,100 and median rent is $851/month.

What is the crime rate in Arcade, NY?

Arcade's violent crime rate is 27.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 250.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arcade?

Public schools in Arcade are operated by YORKSHIRE-PIONEER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arcade, NY a good place to live?

Arcade, NY has a population of 2,095, a median household income of $58,900, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 30.7°F in January and 79.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches with about 85.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arcade?

Arcade, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14009.

What is the population of Arcade?

The population of Arcade, New York is 2,095 with a median age of 39.4. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $146,100, median household income $58,900, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.