What are the schools like in Arnold, CA?

Arnold is served primarily by Alpine County Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Arnold?

The median household income in Arnold, CA is $93,047 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Arnold, CA?

Arnold has an average high temperature of 45.0°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 104.8 inches.

Arnold, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arnold, CA affordable or expensive?

Arnold's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arnold is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $414,300 and the median rent is $1,360 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arnold, CA?

Arnold has a violent crime rate of 529.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1111.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arnold, CA a Good Place to Live?

Arnold is a small town of 1,866 in California, with a median household income of $93,047 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Arnold stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Arnold is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arnold city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.0

Arnold's overall cost of living index is 107.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arnold costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Arnold, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$414,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,360	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,047	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Arnold's violent crime rate is 529.4 per 100,000 residents — 39% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

529.4 /100k

Property Crime

1111.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Arnold is served primarily by Alpine County Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arnold, CA	National Avg
School District	Alpine County Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arnold sees average highs of 45.0°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation and 104.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arnold, CA
Average High — January	45.0°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	55.5"
Annual Snowfall	104.8"

Demographics

Metric	Arnold, CA	National Avg
Population	1,866	—
Median Age	61.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	9.2%	22.2%
65 and over	44.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Arnold

Arnold, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95223

Arnold vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnold, CA affordable or expensive?

Arnold's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Arnold roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $414,300 and median rent is $1,360/month.

What is the crime rate in Arnold, CA?

Arnold's violent crime rate is 529.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1111.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arnold?

Public schools in Arnold are operated by Alpine County Unified. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arnold, CA a good place to live?

Arnold, CA has a population of 1,866, a median household income of $93,047, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arnold?

Arnold averages 45.0°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches with about 104.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arnold?

Arnold, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95223.

What is the population of Arnold?

The population of Arnold, California is 1,866 with a median age of 61.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arnold?

Key numbers for living in Arnold: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $414,300, median household income $93,047, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arnold side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.