What are the schools like in Arona, PA?

School district data for Arona is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Arona?

The median household income in Arona, PA is $87,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Arona, PA?

Arona has an average high temperature of 37.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Arona, PA affordable or expensive?

Arona's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arona is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,000 and the median rent is $750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arona, PA?

Arona has a violent crime rate of 92.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 287.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arona, PA a Good Place to Live?

Arona is a small town of 255 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $87,500 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Arona stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Arona 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: 94.4

Arona's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arona costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arona, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arona's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.0 /100k

Property Crime

287.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Arona, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arona sees average highs of 37.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 42.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arona, PA
Average High — January	37.4°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	42.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Arona, PA	National Avg
Population	255	—
Median Age	51.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison, PA 2 mi Adamsburg, PA 3 mi Herminie, PA 3 mi New Stanton, PA 4 mi Yukon, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Arona

Arona, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

15617

Arona vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arona, PA affordable or expensive?

Arona's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arona roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $750/month.

What is the crime rate in Arona, PA?

Arona's violent crime rate is 92.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arona?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Arona, PA a good place to live?

Arona, PA has a population of 255, a median household income of $87,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Arona?

Arona averages 37.4°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.7 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arona?

Arona, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15617.

What is the population of Arona?

The population of Arona, Pennsylvania is 255 with a median age of 51.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arona?

Key numbers for living in Arona: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $87,500, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arona side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.