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Arcadia, WI


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Arcadia, Wisconsin

Arcadia, Wisconsin, in Trempealeau county, is 33 miles NW of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 91 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 2,402.

The People and Families of Arcadia

In Arcadia, about 47% of adults are married. Lots of people in Arcadia live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcadia had a median family income of $44,063.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Arcadia Housing

In Arcadia, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Arcadia without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Arcadia, 85% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Arcadia; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Arcadia is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyArcadia Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyArcadia Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%Arcadia Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Arcadia, WI

Comparing Arcadia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population65
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes27
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