Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Arcadia, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$746
Population
8,821
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Citrus and cattle reign supreme in DeSoto County
Suburban
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Rural
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Agricultural
Centrally located an hour’s drive north of Fort Myers and an hour’s drive east of Sarasota, Arcadia is a small town with a rich cattle-raising past. Cowboy culture is pervasive in Arcadia, which hosts a number of rodeo competitions including the prominent Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo.
Arcadia also boasts plenty of watermelon fields and orange groves in addition to a charming downtown area listed on the National Register, which is packed with antique shops, delicious eateries, and specialty stores. A bevy of special events bring the community together in Arcadia, such as the annual DeSoto County Fair, Watermelon Festival, and various car shows and parades.
Arcadia is convenient to numerous recreational opportunities on the Peace River, Morgan Park, and the nearby Myakka River State Park. Getting around from Arcadia is simple with convenience to U.S. 17 and Route 70.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$27,025
Average: $40,507
Education
1,495
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,855
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Arcadia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Arcadia, FL is $746 for one bedroom, $850 for two bedrooms, and $1,177 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arcadia has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$746/month
416 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Arcadia, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
567 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
782 Students
Desoto Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-8
798 Students
Desoto Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,238 Students
Desoto Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.