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Arlington, IL
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Arlington, IL
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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,689. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Arlington reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 627/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.