Living in Arlington Heights, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington Heights has 981 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $48,684 (32% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $112,300, the median rent is $914/month.
Arlington Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington Heights at a glance
- Population
- 981
- Median age
- 35.1State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $48,684State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $112,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Arlington Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Arlington Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington Heights the median home value is $112,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,236 a month in housing costs.
Arlington Heights median household income
The median household income in Arlington Heights is $48,684 and the income per person is $26,078. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Arlington Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 448
- Owner-occupied
- 46.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.5%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.29
Arlington Heights demographics
- Population
- 981
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 428
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington Heights ›
Education in Arlington Heights
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Arlington Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 11.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.9%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Arlington Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 981 | $48,684 | $112,300 | $914 |
| Lockland | 3,498 | $57,969 | $111,100 | $940 |
| Reading | 10,502 | $61,866 | $211,300 | $940 |
| Amberley | 3,826 | $154,688 | $515,400 | — |
| Wyoming | 8,723 | $165,188 | $430,000 | $1,249 |
| Lincoln Heights | 3,124 | $26,860 | $85,200 | $810 |
| Golf Manor | 3,782 | $44,948 | $157,300 | $798 |
| Ridgewood | 380 | $146,797 | $299,500 | — |
| Elmwood Place | 2,466 | $44,692 | $69,900 | $1,067 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, OH?
The median household income in Arlington Heights is $48,684, 32% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arlington Heights?
The median home value in Arlington Heights is $112,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Arlington Heights?
The median gross rent in Arlington Heights is $914 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is Arlington Heights, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.3%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Arlington Heights?
The median age in Arlington Heights is 35.1 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Arlington Heights?
The average commute to work in Arlington Heights is 26 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington Heights?
The unemployment rate in Arlington Heights is 11.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington Heights?
9.1% of adults in Arlington Heights 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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