Living in Arcola, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcola · Census data 2020–2024
Arcola has 1,911 residents with a median age of 26.8. The median household income is $75,086 (4% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $242,600, the median rent is $1,130/month.
Arcola at a glance
- Population
- 1,911
- Median age
- 26.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $75,086State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $242,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,130/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Arcola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Arcola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcola the median home value is $242,600, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,130 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,940 a month in housing costs.
Arcola median household income
The median household income in Arcola is $75,086 and the income per person is $26,735. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Arcola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 739
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.07
Arcola demographics
- Population
- 1,911
- Median age
- 26.8
- Under 18
- 33.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.8%
- Households
- 622
- Foreign-born
- 19.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcola ›
Education in Arcola
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Arcola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcola
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Arcola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | 1,911 | $75,086 | $242,600 | $1,130 |
| Fresno | 24,560 | $91,264 | $243,500 | $2,028 |
| Sienna | 24,992 | $177,837 | $470,100 | $2,837 |
| Iowa Colony | 12,891 | $144,092 | $405,700 | $2,360 |
| Missouri City | 76,558 | $94,390 | $311,400 | $1,931 |
| Manvel | 14,758 | $118,808 | $338,700 | $2,209 |
| Sandy Point | 183 | $87,955 | $169,800 | $388 |
| Fifth Street | 1,453 | $29,150 | $52,800 | $1,307 |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | $356,300 | $1,860 |
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What is the median household income in Arcola, TX?
The median household income in Arcola is $75,086, 4% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $242,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Arcola?
The median gross rent in Arcola is $1,130 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Arcola, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Arcola?
The median age in Arcola is 26.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Arcola?
The average commute to work in Arcola is 35 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcola?
The unemployment rate in Arcola is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcola?
13.3% 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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