At a Glance
Median Income
$125,909
$43,591 per capita
Home Value
$367,700
Zillow: $407,320
Median Rent
$2,046/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
13.0% 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+
4.9 / 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 $125,909 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,591. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 24,468 business establishments, including 2,010 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $367,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,320. Median rent is $2,046/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
50.1% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population14,989
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density631/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,909
Per Capita$43,591
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$88,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375
Housing
A+
Home Value$367,700
Rent$2,046
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$407,320
Housing Units4,640
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death14,564/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation373 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Arlington was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 2,010 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 225 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.