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Arcadia, Florida

city · DeSoto County

At a glance

7,707
Population
$177,700
Median home value (all homes)
41% below U.S. median
$245,793
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$956/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$39,677
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
26.9 min
Average commute
76%
Homes with broadband
99.46%
Locations with fiber available
5.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost2% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college37 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates73.2%
College graduates11.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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