At a Glance
Median Income
$51,136
$32,127 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
Zillow: $218,065
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
14.9% smoking rate
How Arnold Line Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arnold Line's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arnold Line a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arnold Line residents earn a median household income of $51,136 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,127. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arnold Line is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,065. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
32.5% of adults in Arnold Line hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arnold Line has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,434
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,136
Per Capita$32,127
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$1,310
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$218,065
Housing Units809
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation240 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Arnold Line was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.