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Arlington, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
947 Population 911/sq mi density
$97,031 Median Income $38,598 per capita
$279,300 Home Value $346,214 Zillow
$1,267 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 837 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$97,031 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,300 home value, $1,267/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,031
29% above
$38,598 per capita
Home Value
$279,300
1% below
Zillow: $346,214
Median Rent
$1,267/mo
9% above
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
90% below
837/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 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
129%
Home Value
99%
Rent
109%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $97,031 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,598. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,775 business establishments, including 194 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $279,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,214. Median rent is $1,267/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Arlington reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 837/100K.

Education

23.7% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population947
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density911/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,031
Per Capita$38,598
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$4,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,013

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,300
Rent$1,267
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$346,214
Housing Units320
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property837/100K

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,231/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,043 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 194 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.