At a Glance
Median Income
$60,985
$32,849 per capita
Home Value
$196,700
Zillow: $243,469
Median Rent
$697/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
268/100K
3,594/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
16.5% smoking rate
How Arab Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arab's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arab a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arab residents earn a median household income of $60,985 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,849. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,582 business establishments, including 208 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arab is $196,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,469. Median rent is $697/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Arab reports 268 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,594/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Arab hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arab has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,573
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,985
Per Capita$32,849
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$5,278M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,700
Rent$697
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$243,469
Housing Units3,635
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent268/100K
Property3,594/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Arab was founded in 1882.
The median home in Arab was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 208 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.