At a Glance
Median Income
$80,417
$53,837 per capita
Home Value
$484,200
Zillow: $367,424
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
9.4% smoking rate
How Arden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arden residents earn a median household income of $80,417 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,837. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,424 business establishments, including 1,170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arden is $484,200 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,424. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
33.3% of adults in Arden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arden has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population600
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density2,400/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$53,837
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$42,608M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
B
Home Value$484,200
Rent$1,250
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$367,424
Housing Units282
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation279 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed279 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Arden was founded in 1900.
The median home in Arden was built in 1944.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 279 Mbps.
There are 1,170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.