At a Glance
Median Income
$137,799
$61,175 per capita
Home Value
$547,800
Zillow: $601,036
Median Rent
$2,177/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
8.7% 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+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arnold residents earn a median household income of $137,799 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,175. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arnold is $547,800 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $601,036. Median rent is $2,177/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
59.4% of adults in Arnold hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arnold has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population23,866
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,206/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,799
Per Capita$61,175
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A
Home Value$547,800
Rent$2,177
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$601,036
Housing Units9,102
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation60 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute30 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Arnold was built in 1980.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.