Town in Smith County, part of the Tyler metro

Living in Arp, TX

C

443rd of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 40 of 100
7th of 8 in the Tyler area

Arp earns a grade of C on our index, 443rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and health, and trails on internet access and education levels.

  • Fast-growing
  • Education levels scores low (15 of 100)
  • Internet access scores low (8 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Arp isHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthArp
Where Arp is in Texas.
Population
1,020+13.1% since 2020
Median rent
$1,03726% lower than Texas
Median home value
$106,10063% lower than Texas
Household income
$72,500Median
Average commute
25 minOne way
Violent crime
198Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Arp

Arp sits about 16 miles from downtown Tyler, in the Tyler metro. 1,020 people lived here in 2025, up 13.1% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.

The median age is 36.6, 41% of households have children, 81% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $72,500 a year (8% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Arp

  • Low violent crime. 198 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 49% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,037, 26% lower than the Texas median.
  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.5 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Arp

  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% statewide.
  • Spotty home internet. Only 78% of homes have a broadband plan.

Who Arp suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 33% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 49% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 46% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 8% lower than the Texas median, with 3 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 33% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 11% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 49% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 80% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 78% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,037 is 26% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 25% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,037 is 26% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 68% for people on a budget.

Arp report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Arp with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,037, homes cost 1.5x income.

    73 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $72,500, 11% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C-

    3 rated campuses, 33% rated A or B.

    33 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade C

    198 violent crimes per 100k, 593 property crimes per 100k.

    43 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: no grade

    0 grocery stores, 3 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 25 min, 10% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    15 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade C

    11% of adults uninsured.

    46 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade C

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    45 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade D-

    78% of homes have broadband.

    9 of 100 vs US towns

Where Arp stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Home value to income: 1.5x60% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%19 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Median rent: $1,03726% lower than Texas ($1,403)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%19 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 78%13 points lower than Texas (91%)
  • Vacant homes: 17%7 points higher than Texas (9.4%)

Cost of living in Arp

Arp renters pay a median of $1,037 a month, 26% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $41,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 46% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,041 for a one-bedroom, $1,277 for a two-bedroom and $1,718 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $106,100, 63% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $581 before tax, or $692 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Arp pays $1,340 a year, 68% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in ArpStudio$9481 bedroom$1,0412 bedrooms$1,2773 bedrooms$1,7184 bedrooms$1,855
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Tyler, TX MSA. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent26% lower than Texas$1,037$1,403$1,413
Median home value63% lower than Texas$106,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income60% lower than Texas1.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Texas46%52%51%
Median property tax per year68% lower than Texas$1,340$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Texas81%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$692
Mortgage payment
$581
Property tax
$112
Median rent, for comparison
$1,037

Based on a $106,100 home in Arp, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Arp safe?

In 2025, Arp Police Department reported 2 violent crimes and 6 property crimes. That works out to 198 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 49% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 593 property crimes per 100,000, 72% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Arp by yearTexas19820212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
198
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
593
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Arp by yearTexas59320212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Arp Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Arp

Arp has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 33% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Arp ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Arp High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 77 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
33
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
77
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AArp High SchoolHigh, Arp ISD90 of 100
  • CArp ElementaryElementary, Arp ISD77 of 100
  • DArp Junior HighMiddle, Arp ISD64 of 100

Daily life in Arp

Everyday places mapped inside Arp, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Arp City Park.

The average one-way commute is 25 minutes, 5% shorter than the Texas average. 10% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Tyler is about 16 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Arp work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $72,500, income per person is $25,174, unemployment is 11% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
3
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
1
Gyms
1
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income8% lower than Texas$72,500$78,476$80,734
Income per person38% lower than Texas$25,174$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Texas11%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Texas9.8%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Texas15%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher4 points lower than Texas82%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance9 points lower than Texas11%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Texas78%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute5% lower than Texas25 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Texas10%14%15%
Workers who work from home10%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0.5%

Who lives in Arp

Under 1826%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6435%
65 and over16%

Median age 36.6 years. 41% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White84%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Black2.8%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race9.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Arp

Arp has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 93°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 96 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 48 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Arp30°50°70°90°58J63F70M77A84M90J93J94A88S78O66N59DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Tyler, 15 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Arp

    Nearby, Overton gets a D, Troup gets an F and New London gets a D. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. DOvertonTown, 2,444 people6 mi
    2. FTroupTown, 2,338 people7 mi
    3. DNew LondonTown, 1,085 people8 mi
    4. A-WhitehouseTown, 9,122 people9 mi
    5. ABullardTown, 4,346 people16 mi
    6. B-TylerCity, 109,215 people16 mi

    Arp in the Tyler area

    How it ranks among 8 places in the metro.

    1. 1AHideaway3,301 people15 mito downtown
    2. 2ABullard4,346 people12 mito downtown
    3. 3A-Lindale6,644 people14 mito downtown
    4. 4A-Whitehouse9,122 people8 mito downtown
    5. 5BWinona1,025 people14 mito downtown
    6. 6B-Tyler109,215 people0 mito downtown
    7. 7CArp1,111 people16 mito downtown
    8. 8FTroup2,338 people16 mito downtown

    See all of the best suburbs of tyler

    Living in Arp: common questions

    Is Arp, TX a good place to live?

    Arp earns a grade of C on our index, 443rd of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and health, and trails on internet access and education levels.

    How much does it cost to live in Arp?

    Renters in Arp pay a median of $1,037 a month, 26% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $106,100, 63% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $692, including property tax.

    Is Arp safe?

    In 2025, Arp Police Department reported 198 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 49% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 593 per 100,000, 72% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Arp?

    We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Arp. 33% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 33 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

    What is the weather like in Arp?

    Summers in Arp peak at about 93°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 96 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 48 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Arp?

    The average one-way commute is 25 min, 5% lower than the Texas average. About 10% of workers work from home. It is about 16 miles from downtown Tyler.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.