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Arlington, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sibley County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,298 Population 1,427/sq mi density
$66,458 Median Income $28,950 per capita
$181,600 Home Value $265,433 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,458 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,600 home value, $839/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,458
12% below
$28,950 per capita
Home Value
$181,600
36% below
Zillow: $265,433
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 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
88%
Home Value
64%
Rent
72%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $66,458 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,950. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $181,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,433. Median rent is $839/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Arlington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 231/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.2% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,298
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,427/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,458
Per Capita$28,950
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$722M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,600
Rent$839
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$265,433
Housing Units995
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property231/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation997 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Arlington was founded in 1856.
The median home in Arlington was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.