Living in Arnolds Park, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arnolds Park · Census data 2020–2024
Arnolds Park has 922 residents with a median age of 65.4. The median household income is $86,833 (16% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $438,900, the median rent is $485/month.
Arnolds Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arnolds Park at a glance
- Population
- 922
- Median age
- 65.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $86,833State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $438,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $485/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Arnolds Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 111% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arnolds Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arnolds Park the median home value is $438,900, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $485 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Arnolds Park median household income
The median household income in Arnolds Park is $86,833 and the income per person is $69,667. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Arnolds Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,616
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 67.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 1.76
67.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Arnolds Park has many vacation and second homes.
Arnolds Park demographics
- Population
- 922
- Median age
- 65.4
- Under 18
- 4.1%
- 65 and older
- 51.5%
- Households
- 522
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arnolds Park ›
Education in Arnolds Park
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Arnolds Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arnolds Park
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Arnolds Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnolds Park | 922 | $86,833 | $438,900 | $485 |
| Milford | 3,311 | $63,369 | $218,400 | $887 |
| Okoboji | 969 | $73,000 | $299,300 | $942 |
| West Okoboji | 418 | $66,250 | $593,800 | $2,000 |
| Wahpeton | 443 | $107,917 | $495,500 | $850 |
| Spirit Lake | 5,518 | $65,720 | $215,100 | $911 |
| Orleans | 527 | $74,750 | $573,200 | — |
| Fostoria | 181 | $81,250 | $161,800 | $769 |
| Terril | 290 | $43,889 | $95,500 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Arnolds Park, IA?
The median household income in Arnolds Park is $86,833, 16% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arnolds Park?
The median home value in Arnolds Park is $438,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Arnolds Park?
The median gross rent in Arnolds Park is $485 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Arnolds Park, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 111% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arnolds Park?
The median age in Arnolds Park is 65.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Arnolds Park?
The average commute to work in Arnolds Park is 17 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arnolds Park?
The unemployment rate in Arnolds Park is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arnolds Park?
39.1% of adults in Arnolds Park 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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