At a Glance
Median Income
$73,778
$29,066 per capita
Home Value
$182,700
Zillow: $303,831
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
573/100K
1,515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
10.5% smoking rate
How Arcola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arcola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arcola a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arcola residents earn a median household income of $73,778 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,066. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcola is $182,700 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,831. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Arcola reports 573 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,515/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Arcola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcola has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,050
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density798/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$73,778
Per Capita$29,066
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,700
Rent$1,117
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$303,831
Housing Units857
Rent Burden20.0%
Crime
F
Violent573/100K
Property1,515/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation62 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcola was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.