At a Glance
Median Income
$69,911
$31,905 per capita
Home Value
$115,300
Zillow: $179,783
Median Rent
$933/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Arkport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arkport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arkport a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arkport residents earn a median household income of $69,911 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,905. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arkport is $115,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,783. Median rent is $933/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
32.0% of adults in Arkport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arkport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population953
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,381/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,911
Per Capita$31,905
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,300
Rent$933
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$179,783
Housing Units443
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,189 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Arkport was founded in 1797.
The median home in Arkport was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.