What are the schools like in Arkport, NY?

Arkport is served primarily by ARKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

What is the median household income in Arkport?

The median household income in Arkport, NY is $60,139 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Arkport, NY?

Arkport has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 62.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Arkport, NY affordable or expensive?

Arkport's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arkport is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,200 and the median rent is $875 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arkport, NY?

Arkport has a violent crime rate of 28.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 382.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arkport, NY a Good Place to Live?

Arkport is a small town of 1,041 in New York, with a median household income of $60,139 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Arkport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Arkport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arkport 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: 94.7

Arkport's overall cost of living index is 94.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arkport costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arkport, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$875	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,139	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arkport's violent crime rate is 28.3 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.3 /100k

Property Crime

382.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Arkport is served primarily by ARKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arkport, NY	National Avg
School District	ARKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arkport sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 62.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arkport, NY
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	62.1"

Demographics

Metric	Arkport, NY	National Avg
Population	1,041	—
Median Age	33.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Hornell, NY 4 mi Hornell, NY 4 mi Almond, NY 6 mi Canaseraga, NY 6 mi Canisteo, NY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Arkport

Arkport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14807

Arkport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arkport, NY affordable or expensive?

Arkport's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arkport roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,200 and median rent is $875/month.

What is the crime rate in Arkport, NY?

Arkport's violent crime rate is 28.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 382.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arkport?

Public schools in Arkport are operated by ARKPORT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 33.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arkport, NY a good place to live?

Arkport, NY has a population of 1,041, a median household income of $60,139, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Arkport?

Arkport averages 30.0°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 62.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arkport?

Arkport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14807.

What is the population of Arkport?

The population of Arkport, New York is 1,041 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arkport?

Key numbers for living in Arkport: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $116,200, median household income $60,139, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arkport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.