At a Glance
Median Income
$67,917
$33,594 per capita
Home Value
$190,000
Zillow: $325,976
Median Rent
$955/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
404/100K
1,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Arena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arena a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arena residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,594. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,219 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arena is $190,000 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,976. Median rent is $955/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Arena reports 404 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,131/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Arena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arena has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population886
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density764/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$33,594
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,577M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,000
Rent$955
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$325,976
Housing Units372
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent404/100K
Property1,131/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,554/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation733 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Arena was built in 1990.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.