Arlington, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Washington County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,437 Population 2,395/sq mi density
$95,278 Median Income $39,626 per capita
$222,500 Home Value $369,197 Zillow
$1,086 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,278 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$222,500 home value, $1,086/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,278
27% above
$39,626 per capita
Home Value
$222,500
21% below
Zillow: $369,197
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
7% below
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
127%
Home Value
79%
Rent
93%
Poverty
25%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arlington residents earn a median household income of $95,278 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,626. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 685 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $222,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,197. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

23.6% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,437
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density2,395/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,278
Per Capita$39,626
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,898M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187

Housing

A+
Home Value$222,500
Rent$1,086
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$369,197
Housing Units596
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,210 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.