Arlington is a small town of 2,428 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,457
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.9
Arlington's overall cost of living index is 94.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arlington costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arlington, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$177,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$835
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,457
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arlington's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.0 /100k
Property Crime
464.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arlington is served primarily by SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arlington, MN
National Avg
School District
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arlington sees average highs of 21.2°F in January
and 82.4°F in July,
with 32.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.0 inches of snow per year.
Arlington's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arlington roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $177,400 and median rent is $835/month.
Arlington's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arlington are operated by SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arlington, MN has a population of 2,428, a median household income of $64,457, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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 21.2°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.1 inches
with about 50.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arlington, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55307.
The population of Arlington, Minnesota is 2,428 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arlington: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $177,400, median household income $64,457, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
