Living in Arlington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 157 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $54,375 (35% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $825/month.
Arlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 51.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $54,375 and the income per person is $29,054. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 86
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.21
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 157
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 157 | $54,375 | $106,300 | $825 |
| Cherry | 534 | $59,545 | $107,900 | $675 |
| La Moille | 750 | $68,125 | $111,300 | $876 |
| Ladd | 1,356 | $67,321 | $129,600 | $778 |
| Malden | 460 | $79,107 | $112,500 | $1,014 |
| Seatonville | 370 | $52,679 | $96,600 | $728 |
| Dover | 133 | $49,375 | $120,000 | $833 |
| Troy Grove | 300 | $83,917 | $200,800 | $863 |
| Dalzell | 736 | $77,500 | $161,700 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, IL?
The median household income in Arlington is $54,375, 35% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $106,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $825 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Arlington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 51.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 28 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
14.2% 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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