The city of Arnold embodies an easygoing lifestyle with its riverside parks and a business district of casual eateries, providing urban convenience just 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Located on the shore of the Allegheny River, the small Pennsylvania city’s neat rows of residential streets offer a dense suburban feel.
Ariel of Arnold facing South.
Gorgeous views of the Allegheny River in Arnold.
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Local eateries and convenient shopping in Arnold
A few local eateries offer a casual and laidback vibe while serving up favorite dishes. Football fans watch a Steelers game at the dim bar of Augie’s Sports Pub while enjoying wings and cheese fries, while New York-style pies are made to order at family-owned P&M Pizza. Fazio’s Pizza & Italian Food is a mom-and-pop deli with a counter serving pepperoni rolls and hoagies.
Residents stock up on groceries at the Aldi and Giant Eagle Supermarket on Route 366 and head across the river to the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills for a day of shopping at names like Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods – just 15 minutes away.
Fazio’s Pizza & Italian Food is a mom-pop deli.
Meet up with friends for a drink at botL.
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Compact residential streets offer a dense suburban feel
Residences cluster along the walkable blocks here, resulting in small yards and closely set properties. The longstanding architecture is similar to that of neighboring communities: "Arnold is very much the same as New Kensington as far as housing is concerned,” says Janet Ryan, Realtor at Century 21 American Heritage. “It's an older community with houses from over 50 years ago.” Bungalows, Four Squares, and cottages are the most popular single-family home styles, many with either detached garages or street parking. The median home value here is $64,500 – compared to nearby New Kensington’s median of $106,500 – with prices ranging from $57,000 to $145,000.
Arnold receives a crime score of 4 out of a possible 10, according to the CAP Index. This score is comparable to the US national average.
In Arnold some streets have houses with front yards.
A perfect starter home in Arnold.
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Scenic spaces along the Allegheny River
As the name implies, Riverside Park hugs the Allegheny River along the west side of the city. A paved pathway snakes through the grassy park, providing a scenic place to take a stroll amidst the tree-covered hills, while plenty of benches offer a seat to enjoy the view. Nearby, Roosevelt Park features a playground and swing set area for children, and a pavilion for picnics on a warm day. Just outside the city, parks like Memorial Park and Falcon Park feature additional playgrounds and walking paths, as well as basketball courts and tennis courts. At the adjacent Pittsburgh Ice Arena, kids and adults alike learn to ice skate, play hockey, and figure skate.
In Riverside Park there is plenty of benches for you to rest on.
Roosevelt Park is located in Arnold.
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Annual community concert at Roosevelt Park
At the beginning of June, Roosevelt Park comes alive with tunes as the Rockin’ Roosevelt Festival brings a lineup of local and regional bands for a day of music. The benefit concert raises funds to improve Roosevelt Park, and the event is complete with food vendors and a raffle with prizes.
At Roosevelt Park your kids will never get bored.
A nice sized amphitheater inside Roosevelt Park.
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Shared school district boasts new renovations
Students in Arnold attend the New Kensington-Arnold School District. “Arnold shares the same school district with New Kensington,” Ryan says. The district boasts recent renovations to its facilities, from a track and field to a 1,200-seat auditorium with new lighting and sound systems. Kids may start their academic journey at H.D. Berkey School for first and second grade, which earns a C-plus overall score from Niche. Third through sixth graders attend Roy A. Hunt Elementary School before advancing to Valley Junior-Senior High School. Both schools receive a C-minus grade.
Entrance to Valley Junior-Senior High School.
H D Berkey School servers grades first and second.
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Easy commutes along State Route 366 and 28
Though they rely mostly on cars for transportation, residents of Arnold benefit from easy access to Pennsylvania Route 366 and Route 28, which connect them to downtown Pittsburgh within 30 minutes. Bus stops scattered around the city are serviced by the Westmoreland Transit Authority, and routes run through neighboring communities like New Kensington and Creighton. For further travel, the Pittsburgh International Airport is 40 miles away via Route 28.
There are bus stops in Arnold and New Kensington that will take you to Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Arnold
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Arnold, PA sell after 127 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Arnold, PA over the last 12 months is $105,651, up 16% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,140
Median Age
41
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,273
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,648
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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