At a Glance
Median Income
$133,992
$50,784 per capita
Home Value
$602,700
Zillow: $799,288
Median Rent
$2,508/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
7.0% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arcola residents earn a median household income of $133,992 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,784. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arcola is $602,700 , 114% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $799,288. Median rent is $2,508/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2015.
Education
66.5% of adults in Arcola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arcola has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,858
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born38.2%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,992
Per Capita$50,784
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.6%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A
Home Value$602,700
Rent$2,508
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$799,288
Housing Units919
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,335/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation327 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.5%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+28.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Arcola was built in 2015.
34.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
38.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.