What are the schools like in Arlington, OR?

Arlington is served primarily by Arlington SD 3. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Arlington?

The median household income in Arlington, OR is $70,577 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Arlington, OR?

Arlington has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.3 inches.

Arlington, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arlington, OR affordable or expensive?

Arlington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arlington is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,800 and the median rent is $1,181 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arlington, OR?

Crime rate data for Arlington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Arlington, OR a Good Place to Live?

Arlington is a small town of 658 in Oregon, with a median household income of $70,577 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Arlington stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), 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: 98.7

Arlington's overall cost of living index is 98.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arlington costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arlington, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,181	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,577	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Arlington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Arlington is served primarily by Arlington SD 3. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arlington, OR	National Avg
School District	Arlington SD 3	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arlington sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 9.3 inches of annual precipitation and 5.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arlington, OR
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	9.3"
Annual Snowfall	5.3"

Demographics

Metric	Arlington, OR	National Avg
Population	658	—
Median Age	39.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roosevelt, WA 2 mi Bickleton, WA 20 mi Ione, OR 23 mi Boardman, OR 25 mi Wasco, OR 26 mi

ZIP Codes in Arlington

Arlington, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97812

Arlington vs Other Cities

Arlington, OR vs Roosevelt, WA Arlington, OR vs Bickleton, WA Arlington, OR vs Ione, OR Arlington, OR vs Boardman, OR Arlington, OR vs Wasco, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington, OR affordable or expensive?

Arlington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arlington roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $161,800 and median rent is $1,181/month.

What is the crime rate in Arlington, OR?

Crime data for Arlington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Arlington?

Public schools in Arlington are operated by Arlington SD 3. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arlington, OR a good place to live?

Arlington, OR has a population of 658, a median household income of $70,577, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arlington?

Arlington averages 40.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.3 inches with about 5.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arlington?

Arlington, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97812.

What is the population of Arlington?

The population of Arlington, Oregon is 658 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arlington?

Key numbers for living in Arlington: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $161,800, median household income $70,577, crime index 47 (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.