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Arcola, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Manassas Park city County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,858 Population 1,248/sq mi density
$133,992 Median Income $50,784 per capita
$602,700 Home Value $799,288 Zillow
$2,508 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 1,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,992 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$602,700 home value, $2,508/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Arcola, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,992
78% above
$50,784 per capita
Home Value
$602,700
114% above
Zillow: $799,288
Median Rent
$2,508/mo
116% above
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
1,262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
97% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
21% below
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
178%
Home Value
214%
Rent
216%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
197%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arcola a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.6% (56% 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.

Safety & Crime

Arcola reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,262/100K.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,858
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,992
Per Capita$50,784
Unemployment1.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property1,262/100K

Health

Obesity25.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,335/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.