Sign In Register

Arlington, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Gilliam County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
720 Population 340/sq mi density
$75,625 Median Income $30,897 per capita
$159,200 Home Value $292,650 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, $1,208/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,625
1% above
$30,897 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
44% below
Zillow: $292,650
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
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)

Income
101%
Home Value
56%
Rent
104%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
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.