Living in Arcola, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arcola · Census data 2020–2024
Arcola has 3,509 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $129,116 (39% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $637,800, the median rent is $2,577/month.
Arcola at a glance
- Population
- 3,509
- Median age
- 30.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $129,116State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $637,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,577/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Arcola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Arcola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arcola the median home value is $637,800, 92% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,577 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,147 a month in housing costs.
Arcola median household income
The median household income in Arcola is $129,116 and the income per person is $45,564. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Arcola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,061
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2016
- Average household size
- 3.31
Arcola demographics
- Population
- 3,509
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 37%
- 65 and older
- 3.8%
- Households
- 1,061
- Foreign-born
- 39.4%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arcola ›
Education in Arcola
60.2% of adults 25 and older in Arcola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arcola
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 40.9%
- Drive alone
- 45%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Arcola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola | 3,509 | $129,116 | $637,800 | $2,577 |
| Stone Ridge | 16,603 | $187,563 | $672,800 | $2,746 |
| Brambleton | 24,537 | $238,018 | $865,800 | $2,479 |
| South Riding | 34,352 | $196,403 | $746,200 | $2,905 |
| Loudoun Valley Estates | 10,271 | $224,704 | $814,200 | $3,242 |
| Moorefield | 6,123 | $205,257 | $800,200 | $2,761 |
| Broadlands | 14,353 | $241,042 | $896,900 | $2,694 |
| Sully Square | 2,394 | $175,781 | $677,000 | $2,266 |
| Chantilly | 24,036 | $157,124 | $663,600 | $2,312 |
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What is the median household income in Arcola, VA?
The median household income in Arcola is $129,116, 39% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $637,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Arcola?
The median gross rent in Arcola is $2,577 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Arcola, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Arcola?
The median age in Arcola is 30.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Arcola?
The average commute to work in Arcola is 25 minutes; 40.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arcola?
The unemployment rate in Arcola is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arcola?
60.2% 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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