Living in Arlington, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 2,598 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $102,308 (26% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $318,500, the median rent is $1,191/month.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 2,598
- Median age
- 37.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $102,308State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $318,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,191/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; 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 $318,500, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,824 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $102,308 and the income per person is $55,720. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,245
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 30.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.00
30.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Arlington has many vacation and second homes.
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 2,598
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 864
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
55.9% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 27.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 35.9%
- Drive alone
- 61.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 2,598 | $102,308 | $318,500 | $1,191 |
| Shaftsbury | 3,607 | $86,071 | $267,300 | $1,079 |
| Sunderland | 1,269 | $88,523 | $300,000 | $1,413 |
| Cambridge | 2,262 | $72,612 | $193,800 | $1,164 |
| South Shaftsbury | 566 | $61,161 | $228,600 | — |
| Sandgate | 435 | $69,167 | $193,800 | — |
| Salem | 770 | $82,750 | $182,300 | $844 |
| North Bennington | 1,336 | $68,571 | $313,000 | $1,447 |
| Manchester | 676 | $74,659 | $511,400 | $650 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, VT?
The median household income in Arlington is $102,308, 26% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $318,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $1,191 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Arlington, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Vermont median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 37.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 20 minutes; 35.9% 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?
55.9% 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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