At a Glance
Median Income
$49,984
$15,302 per capita
Home Value
$247,800
Zillow: $293,037
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
899/100K
2,004/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
45.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Arvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arvin a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arvin residents earn a median household income of $49,984 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,302. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arvin is $247,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,037. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Arvin reports 899 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 136% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,004/100K. The murder rate is 13.8/100K.
Education
4.3% of adults in Arvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
45.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arvin has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population19,478
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density4,041/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,984
Per Capita$15,302
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$247,800
Rent$1,089
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$293,037
Housing Units4,743
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent899/100K
Property2,004/100K
Murder13.8/100K
Assault798/100K
Burglary527/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking18.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation415 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+45.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Arvin was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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