Median Income
$75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.9%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$700
40% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.1%
347% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.8%
19% higher than US avg
How Arnold's Cove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population964
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density476/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$49,300
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty14.8%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$700
Ownership77.9%
Housing Units430
Rent Burden6.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation85 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+3.7%
Is Arnold's Cove a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Arnold's Cove receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Arnold's Cove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Arnold's Cove is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 16.1%, unemployment is notably high. 14.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Arnold's Cove is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.
Arnold's Cove has a population of 964 with a density of 476 people per square mile. The median age is 52.4 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.5%).
Population
964
Total Population
2021 Census
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Arnold's Cove vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1% |
Social Characteristics
Arnold's Cove vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Arnold's Cove is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income: Arnold's Cove vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,500 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,300 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.1% |
| 347% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% |
| 19% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.6% |
The median home value in Arnold's Cove is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg). 77.9% of homes are owner-occupied.
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 77.9% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.3% |
| Housing Units | 430 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Arnold's Cove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 476/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7693°N, 53.9870°W |
| Timezone | America/St_Johns |