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Arcadia University, PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Population

792

Land area

0.1sq mi

People per sq mi

7,770

ZIP codes

0

Arcadia University and its ZIP codes

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Arcadia University at a glance

  • Arcadia University is about 27 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.

Local data for Arcadia University, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arcadia University, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median age

19.8

Average commute

14.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (110), Irish Americans (102), Chinese Americans (57).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Arcadia University.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$90,915

504,216 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,380

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$12.29B

FY 2026, $14,353 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arcadia University, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone26.5%
  • Carpooled6.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked46.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home21.3%

Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arcadia University, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,397

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,284

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 24°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Arcadia University

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WyncoteCensus-designated place1 mi0.8
GlensideCensus-designated place1.1 mi1.3
WyndmoorCensus-designated place1.6 mi1.6
JenkintownBorough1.9 mi0.6
OrelandCensus-designated place1.9 mi1.5
Elkins ParkCensus-designated place2.2 mi1.7
FlourtownCensus-designated place2.2 mi1.4
Melrose ParkCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.6
McKinleyCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.9
RoslynCensus-designated place3 mi1.3
Oak LaneCensus-designated place3.6 mi0.8
Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.3
RockledgeBorough4.1 mi0.3
Cheltenham VillageCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.2
Willow GroveCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.5
AmblerBorough5.4 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arcadia University, PA in?
Arcadia University is in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Arcadia University, PA?
About 792 people live in Arcadia University, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arcadia University?
Nearby places include Wyncote (1 mi), Glenside (1.1 mi), Wyndmoor (1.6 mi), Jenkintown (1.9 mi), Oreland (1.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023