At a Glance
Median Income
$82,983
$59,014 per capita
Home Value
$273,000
Zillow: $409,969
Median Rent
$1,523/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.7% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arlington residents earn a median household income of $82,983 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,014. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,032 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $273,000 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $409,969. Median rent is $1,523/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
50.2% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,522
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density4,134/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born27.8%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,983
Per Capita$59,014
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$20,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,000
Rent$1,523
Ownership38.3%
Zillow$409,969
Housing Units1,070
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation203 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+17.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
27.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.