At a Glance
Median Income
$73,164
$34,081 per capita
Home Value
$231,800
Zillow: $369,228
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
47.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
11.5% 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
4.3 / 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 $73,164 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,081. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $231,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,228. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 47.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
46.3% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,871
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,164
Per Capita$34,081
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$2,383M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,800
Rent$1,090
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$369,228
Housing Units694
Rent Burden47.9%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation870 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1956.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.