Median Income
$71,500
5% lower than US avg
Home Value
$120,000
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Unemployment
34.8%
867% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
24.0%
94% higher than US avg
How Middle Arm Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population443
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female48% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$35,800
Unemployment34.8%
Poverty24.0%
Commute41 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units195
Rent Burden12.8%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+36.6%
Graduate+2.4%
Is Middle Arm a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Middle Arm receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Middle Arm has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Middle Arm is $71,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 34.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 24.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Middle Arm is $120,000, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 36.6% have completed high school.
Middle Arm has a population of 443 with a density of 46 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
443
Total Population
2021 Census
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Middle Arm vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
Social Characteristics
Middle Arm vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Middle Arm is $71,500, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 34.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.
Income: Middle Arm vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,500 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 34.8% |
| 867% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 24.0% |
| 94% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 40.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
The median home value in Middle Arm is $120,000, 57% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $120,000 |
| 57% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 89.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.7% |
| Housing Units | 195 |
Property Tax