What are the schools like in Arcadia, WI?

Arcadia is served primarily by Arcadia School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Arcadia?

The median household income in Arcadia, WI is $62,008 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Arcadia, WI?

Arcadia has an average high temperature of 27.1°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Arcadia, WI affordable or expensive?

Arcadia's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arcadia is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,100 and the median rent is $924 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arcadia, WI?

Arcadia has a violent crime rate of 54.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 164.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arcadia, WI a Good Place to Live?

Arcadia is a small town of 3,669 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $62,008 and a 4.4% 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, lower-than-average crime, 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: 92.5

Arcadia's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arcadia costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arcadia, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$924	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,008	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.7 /100k

Property Crime

164.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Arcadia is served primarily by Arcadia School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arcadia, WI	National Avg
School District	Arcadia School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arcadia sees average highs of 27.1°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 42.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arcadia, WI
Average High — January	27.1°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	42.4"

Demographics

Metric	Arcadia, WI	National Avg
Population	3,669	—
Median Age	29.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.3%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Independence, WI 5 mi Dodge, WI 8 mi Whitehall, WI 11 mi Blair, WI 11 mi Waumandee, WI 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Arcadia

Arcadia, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54612

Arcadia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcadia, WI affordable or expensive?

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 $149,100 and median rent is $924/month.

What is the crime rate in Arcadia, WI?

Arcadia's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 164.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arcadia?

Public schools in Arcadia are operated by Arcadia School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arcadia, WI a good place to live?

Arcadia, WI has a population of 3,669, a median household income of $62,008, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. 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 Arcadia?

Arcadia averages 27.1°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 42.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arcadia?

Arcadia, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54612.

What is the population of Arcadia?

The population of Arcadia, Wisconsin is 3,669 with a median age of 29.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arcadia?

Key numbers for living in Arcadia: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $149,100, median household income $62,008, crime index 12 (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.