Arlington, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Calhoun County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,083 Population 271/sq mi density
$46,571 Median Income $23,825 per capita
$122,700 Home Value $87,869 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
965 Violent Crime/100K 2,027 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,571 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,700 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
965 violent crimes/100K (154% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,571
38% below
$23,825 per capita
Home Value
$122,700
56% below
Zillow: $87,869
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
965/100K
154% above
2,027/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
44%
Rent
64%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
254%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arlington residents earn a median household income of $46,571 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,825. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $122,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,869. Median rent is $750/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Arlington reports 965 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 154% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,027/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,083
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,571
Per Capita$23,825
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$152M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,700
Rent$750
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$87,869
Housing Units630
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent965/100K
Property2,027/100K

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,948/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
Elevation257 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.