Living in Arlington, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 690 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $76,694 (8% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $253,300, the median rent is $1,349/month.
Arlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $76,694State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $253,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,349/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington the median home value is $253,300, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,349 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $76,694 and the income per person is $36,499. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 285
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.52
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 274
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 690 | $76,694 | $253,300 | $1,349 |
| Roosevelt | 200 | $52,188 | $108,300 | $1,144 |
| Ione | 456 | $75,893 | $159,800 | $1,217 |
| Boardman | 4,064 | $66,691 | $235,300 | $971 |
| Wasco | 455 | $65,000 | $229,300 | $1,229 |
| Rufus | 212 | $39,306 | $182,800 | $800 |
| Moro | 392 | $79,688 | $245,300 | $990 |
| Goldendale | 3,483 | $39,783 | $199,300 | $890 |
| Condon | 623 | $35,667 | $146,600 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, OR?
The median household income in Arlington is $76,694, 8% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $253,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $1,349 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Arlington, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Oregon median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 41.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 27 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
7.4% 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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