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Arnot, PA

Pennsylvania

Arnot is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 493. Residents earn $92,750 per year, which is 23% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
493 Population 479/sq mi density
$92,750 Median Income $43,525 per capita
$109,400 Home Value
$1,031 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $1,031/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $92,750
23% higher than US avg
Home Value $109,400
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,031
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Arnot Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population493
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density479/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans20.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,750
Per Capita$43,525
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$1,031
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units227
Rent Burden51.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,687 ft (514 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.9%
Libraries6

Is Arnot a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arnot receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Arnot offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arnot is $92,750, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arnot is $109,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Arnot experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 60.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Arnot has a population of 493 with a density of 479 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 (98.8%).

Population

493
Total Population
479
People / sq mi
52.4yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Arnot vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arnot vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arnot is $92,750, which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Arnot vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$92,750
23% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,525
Avg Weekly Wage$979
IRS Avg AGI$63,555

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)994
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants96
Healthcare114
Retail148
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,855
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.8 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Arnot is $109,400, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,031 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,400
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,031
11% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.9%
Housing Units227
Median Year Built1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,855
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.44%
Arnot has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall60.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,687 ft (514 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density479/sq mi
Coordinates41.6616°N, 77.1222°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42117
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.8-point margin. 89.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.4%
D 23.6%

Winner: Republican by 51.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+88.3%
Graduate Degree+0.3%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density479/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.9%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities114
Restaurants96
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.8 min
Drive Alone92.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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