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Arlington, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
Arlington, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Arlington residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,936. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 680 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,244. Median rent is $525/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Arlington reports 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,281/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.