At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$30,897 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
Zillow: $292,650
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,897. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,650. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Arlington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
9.0% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population720
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$30,897
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,248
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent$1,208
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$292,650
Housing Units252
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,863/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation728 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Arlington was founded in 1885.
The median home in Arlington was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.