Arcadia is a small town of 688 in Ohio, with a median household income of $83,750
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% 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: 92.0
Arcadia's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arcadia costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arcadia, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$979
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arcadia's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.2 /100k
Property Crime
1149.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arcadia is served primarily by Arcadia Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arcadia, OH
National Avg
School District
Arcadia Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arcadia sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Arcadia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arcadia roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,400 and median rent is $979/month.
Arcadia's violent crime rate is 203.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1149.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arcadia are operated by Arcadia Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arcadia, OH has a population of 688, a median household income of $83,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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 33.6°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches
with about 23.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arcadia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44804.
The population of Arcadia, Ohio is 688 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arcadia: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $143,400, median household income $83,750, crime index 54 (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.
