Apartments for rent in Arcadia, SC

Arcadia is a small town in South Carolina with a population of just over 4,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 12% of the community, though young professionals are also well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 29, skews younger than every city in South Carolina, ranking as the youngest municipality in the state. A narrow majority of residents rent their homes (55%) as opposed to owning (45%) in Arcadia. The average rent of $841/month is just below the state average.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Arcadia, 8% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Arcadia: manufacturing, construction, and retail. Together, these industries account for 34% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in transportation, as 15% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of almost $44K, Arcadia workers bring in around $18,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Arcadia's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Arcadia residents have an average commute of about 31 minutes, slower than the South Carolina average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (49%) drive themselves to work, while public transit is not used. Few workers commute on foot.