Living in Arlington, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 427 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $38,958 (48% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $112,000, the median rent is $560/month.
Arlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 54State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $38,958State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $112,000State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $560/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington the median home value is $112,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $560 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $930 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $38,958 and the income per person is $27,679. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.00
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 214
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.2%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 427 | $38,958 | $112,000 | $560 |
| Wadena | 177 | $38,750 | $94,200 | $532 |
| Volga | 216 | $54,063 | $80,700 | — |
| Strawberry Point | 1,267 | $57,778 | $114,700 | $670 |
| Fayette | 1,309 | $47,917 | $119,000 | $1,347 |
| Aurora | 214 | $62,656 | $128,300 | $975 |
| Lamont | 514 | $61,250 | $98,600 | $936 |
| Maynard | 471 | $55,583 | $132,100 | $629 |
| Dundee | 177 | $51,875 | $139,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, IA?
The median household income in Arlington is $38,958, 48% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $112,000, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $560 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Arlington, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 54 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 39 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
12.2% 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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