Arcadia UniversityPA
792 people live in this town in Pennsylvania.
Is Arcadia University a good place to live?
Arcadia University’s average trip to work is 14 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare, none has a lower median age than Arcadia University. Arcadia University has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Arcadia University stand out
Where Arcadia University beats most towns.
792 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Lynnewood Hall and 195 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Arcadia University. Close and well known come first.
Big draw2 mi MuseumLynnewood Hall
Big draw11 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
Big draw9 mi MuseumEastern State Penitentiary
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw13 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw10 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Lynnewood Hall: Shuvaev, CC BY-SA 3.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Eastern State Penitentiary: Davidt8, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Moving to Arcadia University: who provides what
Arcadia University is unincorporated, so Montgomery County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Arcadia University.
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Arcadia University than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Arcadia University dropped by 334, to 529. Half of commuters travel less than 10 miles. The top destinations are Philadelphia (38%), Cheltenham Township (6%) and Abington Township (3%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Very low risk in Arcadia University, with inland flooding at the top
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 96% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Arcadia University break down as 43% from inland flooding and 15% from cold waves.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Arcadia University’s year
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 24°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer of Arcadia University’s adults report frequent physical distress than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Only 2 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a higher share of adults who binge drink than Arcadia University. Among adults here, 11% say their health is fair or poor. CDC measures, 25 in all: Arcadia University beats Pennsylvania on 14 and trails on 6.
| Arcadia University | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 5.6% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 1.4% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 16% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 6.6% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Arcadia University | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 0.6% | 7.4% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 18% | 79.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Conserved land covers 0.2% of Arcadia University
2 parks and preserves cover 3 acres in Arcadia University.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Haber Green | — | 2 |
| 2. Weiss Tennis Courts | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Arcadia University
Colleges nearby
44 within 15 miles of the center of Arcadia University
College town 100 of every 100 Arcadia University residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Every workday, about 528 people come to Arcadia University for work
Where Arcadia University’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Arcadia University
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Arcadia University, PA a good place to live?
Arcadia University has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. 792 people live in this town in Pennsylvania.