At a Glance
Median Income
$49,241
$21,488 per capita
Home Value
$137,800
Zillow: $247,051
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
28.3%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.8% 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
3.0 / 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 $49,241 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,488. The unemployment rate stands at 28.3% (686% 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 $247,051. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population491
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,241
Per Capita$21,488
Unemployment28.3%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$764M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,800
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$247,051
Housing Units240
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
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.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.