Arcadia is in DeSoto County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has about 7,800 residents, a median age of 38 and a median household income of $42,000. The figures below compare it on the same terms as every city on this site, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
Population and income from the U.S. Census · housing from public listing data
| PopulationU.S. Census | 7,800 |
|---|---|
| Median AgeU.S. Census | 38 |
| Median Household IncomeU.S. Census | $42,000 |
| Median Home PricePublic listing data | $260,000 |
| Average Rent (2BR)Public listing data | $1,400 / month |
| Cost of LivingBEA regional price parities | 8% below U.S. average |
| Summer Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 92°F |
| Winter Avg TempNOAA climate normals | 73°F |
| Commute to Nearest City CenterEstimated drive time | Downtown |
| Commute to Nearest BeachEstimated drive time | 60 min |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Flood riskFEMA flood maps | Check FEMA map ↗ |
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