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Arlington, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Rush County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
491 Population 614/sq mi density
$49,241 Median Income $21,488 per capita
$137,800 Home Value $228,147 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
81 Violent Crime/100K 4,552 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,241 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,241
34% below
$21,488 per capita
Home Value
$137,800
51% below
Zillow: $228,147
Violent Crime
81/100K
79% below
4,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
66%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
500%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arlington residents earn a median household income of $49,241 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,488. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 430 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $137,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,147. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Arlington reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,552/100K.

Education

7.2% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population491
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,241
Per Capita$21,488
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$764M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,800
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$228,147
Housing Units240
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property4,552/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,854/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation908 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.