At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$26,936 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
Zillow: $275,659
Median Rent
$525/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
18.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.0% (72% 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 $275,659. 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.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population452
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$26,936
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,075M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$525
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$275,659
Housing Units205
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation1,135 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute41 min
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Arlington was founded in 1854.
The median home in Arlington was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.