At a Glance
Median Income
$50,132
$29,452 per capita
Home Value
$169,200
Zillow: $316,029
Median Rent
$749/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Arial Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arial's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arial 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
Arial residents earn a median household income of $50,132 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,452. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,956 business establishments, including 263 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arial is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,029. Median rent is $749/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
16.3% of adults in Arial hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arial has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,024
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,132
Per Capita$29,452
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$6,019M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent$749
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$316,029
Housing Units1,022
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Arial was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Oconee County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 263 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.