Minnesota
Arlington is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,298. Residents earn $66,458 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Arlington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Arlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Arlington is $66,458, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Arlington is $181,600, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Arlington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 87.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,458 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,950 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,016 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,803 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $722M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,569 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.97% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
| Census Median | $181,600 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $265,433 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,569 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.97% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,589/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6083°N, 94.0768°W |
| County FIPS | 27143 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,427/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |