Arlington is a small town of 202 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,417
and a 12.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Arlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arlington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.8
Arlington's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arlington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arlington, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,000
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arlington's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.1 /100k
Property Crime
502.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Arlington, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arlington sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Arlington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arlington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,500 and median rent is $1,000/month.
Arlington's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 502.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Arlington, IL has a population of 202, a median household income of $50,417, and an unemployment rate of 12.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Arlington averages 30.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 25.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arlington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61312.
The population of Arlington, Illinois is 202 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arlington: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $112,500, median household income $50,417, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.