Housing data for Arcanum, OH
Arcanum, OH has an estimated 2,912 residents and 1,151 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Darke County.
25.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $803 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+32.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,912 (±257)
- Housing units
- 1,151 (±113)
- Households that rent
- 25.2%
- Median gross rent
- $803
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +32.7%
What stands out in Arcanum
Households that moved in since 2020: 30.2% (±10.0 points) in Arcanum, higher than in Darke County (18.8%).
Average commute: 31.3 minutes (±6.3) in Arcanum, higher than in Darke County (23.0 minutes).
Median home value: $148,700 (±$22,703) in Arcanum, lower than in Darke County ($173,200).
Median real estate taxes: $1,401 (±$95) in Arcanum, lower than in Darke County ($1,584).
- How long people stay in Arcanum
- Commute and cars in Arcanum
- Home values in Arcanum
- Property taxes in Arcanum
Housing in Arcanum at a glance
- Median rent: $803 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $815 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 43.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 25.2% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $60,481 median household income
- Home values: $148,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,304 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,401 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 73.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 64.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 66.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 31.3 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +32.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 30.2% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Arcanum against Darke County, its state and the nation
| Arcanum | Darke County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,912 (±257) | 51,594 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,151 (±113) | 22,651 (±52) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 25.2% (±7.4 points) | 27.6% (±2.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $803 (±$60) | $779 (±$30) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $60,481 (±$15,811) | $64,486 (±$3,989) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $148,700 (±$22,703) | $173,200 (±$4,305) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,401 (±$95) | $1,584 (±$88) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 64.0% (±12.2 points) | 74.1% (±3.4 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.3 minutes (±6.3) | 23.0 minutes (±1.0) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 95.0% (±2.3 points) | 86.8% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.7 years (±5.3) | 41.8 years (±0.4) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Arcanum covers 1.3 square miles of land, about 2,273 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Arcanum has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,195 (±195) | 2,912 (±257) | +32.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 993 (±81) | 1,151 (±113) | +15.9% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $701 (±$52) | $803 (±$60) | +14.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $129,700 (±$10,004) | $148,700 (±$22,703) | +14.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $56,750 (±$7,146) | $60,481 (±$15,811) | +6.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,104 (±$58) | $1,304 (±$91) | +18.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,424 (±$79) | $1,401 (±$95) | −1.6% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 36.4% (±6.7 points) | 25.2% (±7.4 points) | −11.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±8.5 points) | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Arcanum
In 2024, the Arcanum Police Department reported 0 violent and 345 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near Arcanum
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Township (Darke County) | 1.7 mi | $820 | $162,500 | 21.1% |
| Pitsburg | 3.5 mi | $919 | $161,800 | 19.3% |
| Van Buren Township (Darke County) | 3.8 mi | $643 | $191,200 | 6.6% |
| Ithaca | 3.8 mi | $1,594 | $93,800 | 34.2% |
| Monroe Township (Darke County) | 4.7 mi | $936 | $225,100 | 25.2% |
| Gordon | 4.9 mi | $736 | $129,900 | 25.2% |
| Butler Township (Darke County) | 5.3 mi | — | $185,100 | 16.5% |
| Neave Township | 5.6 mi | $837 | $155,300 | 26.4% |
Places in Ohio most like Arcanum
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Township (Coshocton County) | $874 | $156,600 | $64,083 | 20.7% |
| Johnson Township | $814 | $163,700 | $59,967 | 26.2% |
| Somers Township | $811 | $165,000 | $64,350 | 26.3% |
| Franklin Furnace | $706 | $147,200 | $59,621 | 19.8% |
| Twin Township (Darke County) | $820 | $162,500 | $72,891 | 21.1% |
| Crown City | $833 | $146,300 | $62,500 | 31.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Ohio.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Arcanum, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $827 | $832 | $1,003 | $1,350 | $1,352 |
HUD income limits for Arcanum, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,450 | $30,750 | $49,200 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,150 | $56,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,550 | $63,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,900 | $70,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,450 | $75,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,950 | $81,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,450 | $87,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,950 | $92,750 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Darke County, OH, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $87,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Arcanum
What is the average rent in Arcanum, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Arcanum is $803 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Arcanum?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Arcanum, OH is $815 (±$89) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Arcanum rent-burdened?
43.5% of renting households in Arcanum pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Arcanum?
Arcanum has an estimated 285 (±88) renting households, 25.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Arcanum?
The median household income in Arcanum is $60,481 (±$15,811) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Arcanum, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $148,700 (±$22,703) for owner-occupied homes in Arcanum (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Arcanum growing?
In Arcanum, the number of residents went from 2,195 in 2015–2019 to 2,912 in 2020–2024 (+32.7%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcanum village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcanum village, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcanum village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcanum village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcanum village, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcanum village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcanum village, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Darke County, OH
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Darke County, OH
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Arcanum Police Department (ORI OH0190300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Arcanum village, Ohio (place:02330, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .