Living in Arlington, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 678 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $57,841 (20% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $131,300.
Arlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 678
- Median age
- 37.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $57,841State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $131,300State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
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 $131,300, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $57,841 and the income per person is $22,682. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 291
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.33
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 678
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 291
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 24.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 678 | $57,841 | $131,300 | — |
| Gwynneville | 198 | $109,000 | $139,000 | — |
| Homer | 233 | $147,679 | $85,900 | — |
| Manilla | 328 | $51,765 | $102,500 | — |
| Carthage | 675 | $51,731 | $89,800 | $848 |
| Rushville | 6,036 | $53,434 | $127,300 | $911 |
| Morristown | 1,134 | $53,250 | $162,000 | $902 |
| Blue Ridge | 215 | $139,048 | — | — |
| Marion | 276 | $71,563 | $275,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, IN?
The median household income in Arlington is $57,841, 20% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $131,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Arlington, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 24.3%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 37.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 24.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
19.3% 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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