At a Glance
Median Income
$92,589
$64,400 per capita
Home Value
$508,400
Zillow: $416,556
Median Rent
$1,679/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
10.2% smoking rate
How Arnold Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arnold's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arnold a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arnold residents earn a median household income of $92,589 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,400. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arnold is $508,400 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,556. Median rent is $1,679/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
41.2% of adults in Arnold hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arnold has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,276
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$92,589
Per Capita$64,400
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
B+
Home Value$508,400
Rent$1,679
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$416,556
Housing Units4,482
Rent Burden23.2%
Health
Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.2%
Premature Death7,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation4,348 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute15 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Arnold was built in 1982.
26.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.