Living in Arnold City, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arnold City · Census data 2020–2024
Arnold City has 538 residents with a median age of 27.8. The median household income is $2,499 (97% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median rent is $681/month.
Arnold City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arnold City at a glance
- Population
- 538
- Median age
- 27.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $2,499State: $77,971
- Median rent
- $681/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
Is Arnold City a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 97% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 61.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Arnold City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arnold City the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $681 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Arnold City median household income
The median household income in Arnold City is $2,499 and the income per person is $12,030. 61.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Arnold City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 286
- Owner-occupied
- 12.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 87.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.88
Arnold City demographics
- Population
- 538
- Median age
- 27.8
- Under 18
- 31%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 286
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arnold City ›
Education in Arnold City
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Arnold City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arnold City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Arnold City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold City | 538 | $2,499 | — | $681 |
| Washington | 3,787 | $39,744 | $135,200 | $685 |
| Fairhope | 1,082 | $37,014 | $128,500 | $938 |
| Fayette City | 386 | $57,443 | $76,400 | $736 |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 2,128 | $57,599 | $197,400 | $711 |
| Dunlevy | 326 | $74,500 | $97,600 | $1,135 |
| Belle Vernon | 923 | $41,154 | $138,400 | $711 |
| North Belle Vernon | 1,723 | $50,588 | $118,600 | $957 |
| Allenport | 403 | $61,607 | $112,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arnold City, PA?
The median household income in Arnold City is $2,499, 97% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Arnold City?
The median gross rent in Arnold City is $681 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Arnold City, PA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 97% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 61.2%.
What is the median age in Arnold City?
The median age in Arnold City is 27.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Arnold City?
The unemployment rate in Arnold City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arnold City?
7.3% of adults in Arnold City 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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