Arcadia Lakes, SC

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):

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Arcadia Lakes Almanac

Arcadia Lakes Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Arcadia Lakes Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Arcadia Lakes, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Arcadia Lakes Colleges

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