Living in Arlington, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 2,806 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $72,364 (16% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $315,300, the median rent is $1,641/month.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 2,806
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $72,364State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $315,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,641/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
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 $315,300, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,598 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $72,364 and the income per person is $37,955. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,237
- Owner-occupied
- 27.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.2%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.29
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 2,806
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 1,222
- Foreign-born
- 21.6%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
39.7% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 6.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2,806 | $72,364 | $315,300 | $1,641 |
| Vassar College | 3,529 | $121,469 | $415,600 | $1,375 |
| Poughkeepsie | 31,958 | $60,741 | $283,700 | $1,400 |
| MacDonnell Heights | 1,429 | $141,579 | $354,800 | — |
| Fairview | 6,213 | $67,161 | $283,500 | $1,641 |
| Titusville | 667 | $157,232 | $397,100 | — |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| Highland | 6,367 | $101,917 | $415,900 | $1,483 |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3,254 | $116,467 | $364,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, NY?
The median household income in Arlington is $72,364, 16% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $315,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $1,641 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Arlington, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 39.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 36 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
39.7% 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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