At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$33,689 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $163,140
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
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
3.4 / 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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,689. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,140. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
17.8% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population181
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$33,689
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$1,018
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$163,140
Housing Units90
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation737 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.