Living in Arnold, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arnold · Census data 2020–2024
Arnold has 24,303 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $141,639 (37% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $564,200, the median rent is $2,158/month.
Arnold at a glance
- Population
- 24,303
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $141,639State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $564,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,158/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arnold a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Arnold
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arnold the median home value is $564,200, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,158 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,756 a month in housing costs.
Arnold median household income
The median household income in Arnold is $141,639 and the income per person is $64,648. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Arnold: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,102
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.74
Arnold demographics
- Population
- 24,303
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 8,811
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 11.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arnold ›
Education in Arnold
58% of adults 25 and older in Arnold have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arnold
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Arnold vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 24,303 | $141,639 | $564,200 | $2,158 |
| Cape St. Claire | 9,236 | $136,111 | $488,200 | $2,031 |
| Lake Shore | 18,249 | $130,689 | $473,600 | $1,806 |
| Herald Harbor | 2,430 | $147,778 | $598,600 | $2,481 |
| Naval Academy | 3,006 | $122,432 | — | $2,918 |
| Severna Park | 40,228 | $169,953 | $647,200 | $1,699 |
| Parole | 17,229 | $120,361 | $533,500 | $2,306 |
| Crownsville | 1,756 | $201,550 | $997,700 | — |
| Annapolis | 40,720 | $113,860 | $548,900 | $1,860 |
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What is the median household income in Arnold, MD?
The median household income in Arnold is $141,639, 37% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $564,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Arnold?
The median gross rent in Arnold is $2,158 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Arnold, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arnold?
The median age in Arnold is 37.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Arnold?
The average commute to work in Arnold is 28 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arnold?
The unemployment rate in Arnold is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arnold?
58% 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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