Living in Arlington, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 1,014 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $48,125 (38% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $150,500, the median rent is $742/month.
Arlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 1,014
- Median age
- 42.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $48,125State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $150,500State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $742/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington the median home value is $150,500, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $742 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $48,125 and the income per person is $27,414. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 596
- Owner-occupied
- 53.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.3%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.19
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 1,014
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 462
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
17.5% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.6%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 1,014 | $48,125 | $150,500 | $742 |
| Edison | 1,340 | $29,375 | $64,500 | $418 |
| Damascus | 272 | $58,125 | $165,600 | $900 |
| Bluffton | 350 | $86,131 | $161,300 | — |
| Morgan | 1,902 | $46,250 | $90,200 | $698 |
| Blakely | 5,238 | $49,821 | $152,500 | $765 |
| Leary | 264 | $25,750 | $53,000 | — |
| Colquitt | 1,898 | $26,375 | $89,500 | $699 |
| Shellman | 974 | $28,859 | $96,100 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, GA?
The median household income in Arlington is $48,125, 38% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arlington?
The median home value in Arlington is $150,500, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $742 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Arlington, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 42.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 27 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
17.5% of adults in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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