Arlington, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fayette County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
452
Population
452/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$26,936 per capita
$110,900
Home Value
$275,659 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $525/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$110,900
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
205
Median year built: 1951
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$110,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$275,659
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.7%
Owner-Occupied
9.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$525/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1951
Average age of housing stock: 75 years
Homeownership Rate
90.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $110,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,659 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $525 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 205 |
| Median Year Built | 1951 |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |