Living in Arnold, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arnold · Census data 2020–2024
Arnold has 2,482 residents with a median age of 64.4. The median household income is $92,467 (7% lower than the California median), the median home value is $485,700, the median rent is $1,613/month.
Arnold at a glance
- Population
- 2,482
- Median age
- 64.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $92,467State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $485,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,613/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Arnold a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arnold
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arnold the median home value is $485,700, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,613 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,187 a month in housing costs.
Arnold median household income
The median household income in Arnold is $92,467 and the income per person is $66,403. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Arnold: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,655
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 72.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.94
72.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Arnold has many vacation and second homes.
Arnold demographics
- Population
- 2,482
- Median age
- 64.4
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 48.3%
- Households
- 1,277
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arnold ›
Education in Arnold
43.8% of adults 25 and older in Arnold have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arnold
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Arnold vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 2,482 | $92,467 | $485,700 | $1,613 |
| Avery | 268 | $47,056 | $458,100 | — |
| Hathaway Pines | 163 | $50,370 | $342,600 | — |
| Dorrington | 406 | $209,022 | $478,600 | — |
| Forest Meadows | 1,623 | $89,044 | $539,700 | — |
| Murphys | 1,951 | $73,571 | $525,700 | $1,523 |
| Mountain Ranch | 324 | $163,120 | $464,100 | — |
| Douglas Flat | 181 | $128,434 | $337,400 | — |
| Wilseyville | 798 | $70,043 | $312,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arnold, CA?
The median household income in Arnold is $92,467, 7% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arnold?
The median home value in Arnold is $485,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Arnold?
The median gross rent in Arnold is $1,613 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Arnold, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Arnold?
The median age in Arnold is 64.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Arnold?
The average commute to work in Arnold is 15 minutes; 23.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arnold?
The unemployment rate in Arnold is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arnold?
43.8% of adults in Arnold have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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