Living in Arcola, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcola · Census data 2020–2024
Arcola has 204 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $27,875 (51% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $87,000, the median rent is $483/month.
Arcola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arcola at a glance
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 40.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $27,875State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $87,000State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $483/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Arcola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arcola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcola the median home value is $87,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $483 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Arcola median household income
The median household income in Arcola is $27,875 and the income per person is $14,508. 43.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Arcola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 25.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.32
Arcola demographics
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 31.9%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 85
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcola ›
Education in Arcola
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Arcola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcola
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 43.5%
Arcola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | 204 | $27,875 | $87,000 | $483 |
| Hollandale | 2,378 | $25,508 | $83,000 | $690 |
| Leland | 3,777 | $37,406 | $109,700 | $834 |
| Greenville | 28,166 | $40,083 | $103,800 | $872 |
| Panther Burn | 128 | $67,344 | — | — |
| Isola | 861 | $37,981 | $88,600 | $641 |
| Inverness | 740 | $58,250 | $142,700 | $580 |
| Indianola | 9,062 | $41,708 | $108,800 | $720 |
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What is the median household income in Arcola, MS?
The median household income in Arcola is $27,875, 51% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arcola?
The median home value in Arcola is $87,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Arcola?
The median gross rent in Arcola is $483 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Arcola, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 43.1%.
What is the median age in Arcola?
The median age in Arcola is 40.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Arcola?
The average commute to work in Arcola is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcola?
The unemployment rate in Arcola is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcola?
13.4% of adults in Arcola 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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