At a Glance
Median Income
$48,119
$26,869 per capita
Home Value
$76,800
Zillow: $79,546
Median Rent
$799/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
534/100K
1,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arnold residents earn a median household income of $48,119 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,869. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arnold is $76,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,546. Median rent is $799/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Arnold reports 534 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,662/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Arnold hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arnold has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,738
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density6,490/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,119
Per Capita$26,869
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,800
Rent$799
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$79,546
Housing Units2,643
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent534/100K
Property1,662/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault277/100K
Burglary653/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation812 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Arnold was founded in 1781.
The median home in Arnold was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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