At a Glance
Median Income
$47,000
$31,291 per capita
Home Value
$144,300
Zillow: $224,269
Violent Crime
90/100K
903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Arrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arrington 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
Arrington residents earn a median household income of $47,000 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,291. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arrington is $144,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,269. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Arrington reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 903/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Arrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arrington has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,084
Median Age27.7 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,000
Per Capita$31,291
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$700M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,300
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$224,269
Housing Units383
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property903/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation743 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute38 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Arrington was built in 1994.
46.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.503 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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