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Arcadia Lakes, SC


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Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina

Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina is 5 miles NE of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 81 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Richland county. The town is part of the Columbia metro area. The population of Arcadia Lakes is 882.

The People and Families of Arcadia Lakes

In Arcadia Lakes, about 72% of adults are married. Arcadia Lakes, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcadia Lakes had a median family income of $79,179. Arcadia Lakes is one of the richer towns in South Carolina. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in Arcadia Lakes. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in Arcadia Lakes work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Arcadia Lakes Housing

Of the housing in Arcadia Lakes, approximately 95% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Arcadia Lakes, 93% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Arcadia Lakes than most towns its size.

High Points

Arcadia Lakes strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyArcadia Lakes Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyArcadia Lakes College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyArcadia Lakes People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyArcadia Lakes Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyArcadia Lakes Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Arcadia Lakes Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Arcadia Lakes Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Arcadia Lakes, SC

Comparing Arcadia Lakes to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity71
Female Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents55
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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