Living in Arlington, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 185 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median home value is $50,000.
Arlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 53.8State: 39.1
- Median home value
- $50,000State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington the median home value is $50,000, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.97
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Arlington has many vacation and second homes.
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 36.8%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.1%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 185 | — | $50,000 | — |
| Columbus | 223 | $34,706 | $58,500 | — |
| Bardwell | 737 | $47,784 | $74,200 | $683 |
| Clinton | 1,165 | $34,464 | $67,100 | $653 |
| Blandville | 107 | $47,500 | $67,500 | — |
| Cunningham | 265 | $29,500 | $103,900 | — |
| Fancy Farm | 326 | $60,268 | $135,500 | $559 |
| Wickliffe | 797 | $34,509 | $68,400 | — |
| Wyatt | 243 | $24,773 | $47,100 | $598 |
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What is the average home price in Arlington?
The median home value in Arlington is $50,000, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Arlington, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 53.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
10.9% 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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