The Town FilesArcade, Georgia
City in Jackson County · population 1,884 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $234,600
- Household income
- $68,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 43.5
Arcade is a city of 1,884 people in Jackson County, Georgia. The median home is worth $234,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for families than 85% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Arcade ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arcade is worth $234,600, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $68,375, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $995 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arcade | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $995 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $68,375 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Arcade
| People | Arcade | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 33.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Arcade
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcade since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 74 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 21, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 4, 1999.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 45,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Arcade itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Arcade
1 public school with 701 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jackson Elementary School | PK-5 | 701 | 11.5 |
Towns near Arcade
- Jefferson, GA6.1 mi · 13,233 people · home $377,300
- Nicholson, GA6.6 mi · 1,808 people · home $197,800
- Bogart, GA8.7 mi · 1,326 people · home $273,500
- Statham, GA8.8 mi · 2,813 people · home $247,600
- Commerce, GA10.2 mi · 7,387 people · home $239,900
- Pendergrass, GA10.7 mi · 1,692 people · home $329,700
- Russell, GA11.4 mi · 1,322 people · home $88,800
- Athens-Clarke County, GA12.5 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
Arcade questions
Is Arcade, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arcade scores better for retirees than 45% of Georgia towns and quieter than 68%. 14.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Arcade?
The median owner-occupied home in Arcade is valued at $234,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,375, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $995 a month.
What is the weather like in Arcade?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Arcade get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arcade since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)