Arcola, VA

Virginia · Metropolitan · City

4.7 Excellent / 5.0
2,858 Population
$133,992 Median Income
$602,700 Home Value
$2,508 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
32.9 yrs Median Age
66.5% Bachelor's Degree+
4.7
Overall
5.0
Economy
4.1
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population2,858
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 25.5%

Economy

5.0/5
Median Income$133,992
Per Capita Income$50,784
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate3.6%

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$602,700
Median Rent$2,508
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,369

Health

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression16.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul34° / 75°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+66.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.58
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Work From Home34.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Arcola Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$133,992
Home Value$602,700
Median Rent$2,508
Poverty Rate3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+66.5%
Unemployment1.6%
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,858
Population Density1,248 per sq mi
Median Age32.9 years
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 25.5% Black 9.9% Other 64.6%
White25.5%
Black or African American9.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races64.6%

Language

English Only38.3%
Spanish Speakers61.7%
English 38.3% Spanish 61.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability6.4%
Health Insurance96.6%

Income

78% above avg
Median Household Income$133,992
Per Capita Income$50,784
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,285
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$59,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate3.6%
Total Establishments (County)344

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation12
Healthcare Facilities10
Retail Stores22
Manufacturing13
Total Establishments344

Industry Mix

Restaurants 12 Healthcare 10 Retail 22 Manufacturing 13

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$59,997
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,880

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time29.9 min
Work From Home34.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

114% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$602,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$639,000
Price Per Sq Ft$248
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory4

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied64.5%

Rental Costs

116% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,508

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedroom$1,369
3 Bedroom$1,787
4 Bedroom$2,126

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,880
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.98%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma8.5%
COPD3.0%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.6%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression16.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)12.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)8.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.6%
Regular Checkup79.4%
Premature Death Rate6,335 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.4 / 10
Exercise Access100.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)10
Restaurants (County)12

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

34°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation327 ft (100 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,248 per sq mi
Latitude38.9444°
Longitude-77.5341°
County FIPS51685

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.8%
D 58.8%

Democrat +20 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+66.5%
High School+93.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.58

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,248 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

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