Median Income
$71,000
6% lower than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.7%
308% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.6%
10% higher than US avg
How Northern Arm Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population371
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$42,200
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty13.6%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units200
Rent Burden10.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+27.5%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Northern Arm a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Northern Arm receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Northern Arm offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Northern Arm is $71,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.7%, unemployment is notably high. 13.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Northern Arm is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.5% have completed high school.
Northern Arm has a population of 371 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
371
Total Population
2021 Census
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Northern Arm vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Northern Arm vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Northern Arm is $71,000, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Northern Arm vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $71,000 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,200 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.7% |
| 308% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% |
| 10% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
The median home value in Northern Arm is $200,000, 29% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 97.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 200 |
Property Tax