Small-town market profile · Florida
Arcadia, FL area market data
How the Arcadia area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 37,078
- +8.8% since 2020
- Households
- 12,824
- Median household income
- $54,417
- +53.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $174,100
- Jobs located here
- 9,687
- Highest market score
- 89
- Insurance agencies, #16 of 537 scored small-town markets
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Arcadia area has an estimated 37,078 people and 12,824 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Arcadia area from 2020 to 2025 at +8.8%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Arcadia area is $54,417, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 53.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Arcadia area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Of the business types scored in the Arcadia area, insurance agencies (89), pizza places (79) and gas stations (78) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #16 of 537 scored small-town markets.
The Arcadia area is made up of one county, DeSoto County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for landscaping and lawn care companies (96% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for insurance agencies (50% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Arcadia area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Arcadia area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 89 | #16 of 537 | 10 | 7.8 | $2.9M | 229 | 6 |
| Pizza | 79 | #21 of 520 | 5 | 3.9 | $7.6M | 150 | 13 |
| Gas stations | 78 | #35 of 536 | 12 | 9.4 | $2.8M | 117 | 10 |
| Home repair trades | 76 | #22 of 526 | 8 | 6.2 | $3.8M | 156 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 74 | #30 of 529 | 5 | 3.9 | $7.6M | 206 | 4 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 71 | #75 of 538 | 93 | 72.5 | $410K | 111 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 71 | #81 of 537 | 12 | 9.4 | $3.2M | 104 | 13 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 68 | #93 of 526 | 6 | 4.7 | $1.9M | 198 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 68 | #106 of 538 | 56 | 43.7 | $209K | 137 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 67 | #114 of 538 | 38 | 29.6 | $264K | 98 | 10 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 65 | #88 of 538 | 36 | 28.1 | $258K | 121 | 4 |
| Auto repair shops | 64 | #123 of 538 | 23 | 17.9 | $437K | 98 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 64 | #126 of 538 | 54 | 42.1 | $706K | 106 | 11 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #134 of 538 | 21 | 16.4 | $443K | 103 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 58 | #172 of 507 | 9 | 7.0 | $4.2M | 102 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #183 of 535 | 9 | 7.0 | $673K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #214 of 536 | 14 | 10.9 | $1.4M | 111 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #190 of 533 | 20 | 15.6 | Index only | 152 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 54 | #209 of 458 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.5M | 82 | 8 |
| Real estate | 51 | #256 of 536 | 25 | 19.5 | Index only | 153 | 13 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 49 | #278 of 536 | 21 | 16.4 | $940K | 107 | 9 |
| Grocery stores | 47 | #294 of 506 | 8 | 6.2 | $8.5M | 91 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 47 | #309 of 529 | 10 | 7.8 | $6.8M | 86 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 47 | #311 of 538 | 23 | 17.9 | $3M | 87 | 18 |
| Pet businesses | 41 | #381 of 527 | 18 | 14.0 | $499K | 57 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 40 | #285 of 400 | 5 | 3.9 | $2.3M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 37 | #169 of 220 | 5 | 3.9 | $1.8M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 37 | #285 of 387 | 7 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 79 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 35 | #390 of 481 | 16 | 12.5 | $976K | 58 | 30 |
| Child care and preschools | 34 | #360 of 454 | 7 | 5.5 | $546K | 55 | 10 |
| Gyms | 34 | #418 of 506 | 8 | 6.2 | $757K | 58 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 32 | #334 of 399 | 12 | 9.4 | $1.3M | 44 | 30 |
| Veterinarians | 27 | #350 of 398 | 8 | 6.2 | $1.1M | 41 | 6 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.3M | 123 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $4.9M | 39 | 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 3.1 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.9M | 163 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $10.1M | 84 | 6 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $5.2M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.9M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $10.1M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 2.3 | $3.1M | 354 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $1.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | $15.1M | Too few | 6 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.6 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $19.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $15.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.8 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Arcadia area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10M | $784 | 82 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $33.5M | $2,616 | 101 |
| Food away from home | $38.1M | $2,974 | 73 |
| Groceries | $67.9M | $5,294 | 84 |
| Personal care products and services | $9.3M | $725 | 72 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.8M | $298 | 51 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.1M | $472 | 48 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.7M | $911 | 71 |
| Pets | $9M | $701 | 77 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $19.7M | $1,539 | 75 |
| Vehicle insurance | $28.7M | $2,240 | 114 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $30.2M | $2,357 | 78 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $15.6M | $1,218 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $165.4M | $12,897 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Arcadia area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 37,078+8.8% since 2020
- Households
- 12,824
- Median age
- 44.7
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 637 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 56
- Median household income
- $54,417+53.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $65,542
- Median home value
- $174,100
- Jobs located here
- 9,687
- Daytime population
- 32,018Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Arcadia, FL area growing?
Population estimates put the Arcadia area at 37,078 people in 2025, up 8.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 12,824 households. Median household income rose 53.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Arcadia, FL area spend?
Households in the Arcadia area spend about $165.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $67.9M on groceries and $38.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Arcadia area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 114, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (48).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Arcadia, FL area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Arcadia area are for insurance agencies (89), pizza places (79) and gas stations (78). The Arcadia area ranks #16 of 537 scored small-town markets for insurance agencies.
How does the Arcadia, FL area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Arcadia area is $54,417 a year, 33% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 8.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $174,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Arcadia area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for landscaping and lawn care companies (96% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for insurance agencies (50% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 33 of the 56 business types have a score in the Arcadia area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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