Arcadia

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Arcadia, FL

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Citrus and cattle reign supreme in DeSoto County

Suburban Rural Agricultural Affordable Historic Diverse Scenic Riverside Quaint

Centrally located an hour’s drive north of Fort Myers and an hour’s drive east of Sarasota, Arcadia is a small town with a rich cattle-raising past. Cowboy culture is pervasive in Arcadia, which hosts a number of rodeo competitions including the prominent Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo.

Arcadia also boasts plenty of watermelon fields and orange groves in addition to a charming downtown area listed on the National Register, which is packed with antique shops, delicious eateries, and specialty stores. A bevy of special events bring the community together in Arcadia, such as the annual DeSoto County Fair, Watermelon Festival, and various car shows and parades.

Arcadia is convenient to numerous recreational opportunities on the Peace River, Morgan Park, and the nearby Myakka River State Park. Getting around from Arcadia is simple with convenience to U.S. 17 and Route 70.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Arcadia, FL is $719 for one bedroom, $821 for two bedrooms, and $1,026 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arcadia has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$719/month
416 Sq Ft
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Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

West Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

795 Students

5
out of 10

Memorial Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

793 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Desoto Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,169 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Desoto County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,244 Students

3
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

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