Living in Arlington, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 920 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $71,296 (5% lower than the South Dakota median), the median home value is $144,300, the median rent is $810/month.
Arlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 40.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $71,296State: $75,081
- Median home value
- $144,300State: $257,400
- Median rent
- $810/moState: $946
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
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 $144,300, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,184 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $71,296 and the income per person is $33,143. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 450
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.27
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 920
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 392
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 920 | $71,296 | $144,300 | $810 |
| Badger | 162 | $65,000 | $70,000 | — |
| Sinai | 215 | $56,875 | $89,300 | — |
| Volga | 2,408 | $78,828 | $240,000 | $1,130 |
| Lake Preston | 596 | $52,396 | $130,000 | $615 |
| Bruce | 290 | $55,000 | $114,100 | $692 |
| Lake Poinsett | 348 | $96,875 | $493,200 | — |
| Lake Norden | 889 | $75,688 | $192,600 | $1,089 |
| Ramona | 538 | $78,750 | $85,800 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, SD?
The median household income in Arlington is $71,296, 5% lower than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (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 $144,300, compared with $257,400 in South Dakota.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $810 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Arlington, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the South Dakota median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 40.1 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 28 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
21.1% 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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