What are the schools like in Arlington, VT?

Arlington is served primarily by Taconic and Green Regional School District #63. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What is the median household income in Arlington?

The median household income in Arlington, VT is $70,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Arlington, VT?

Arlington has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 75.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Arlington, VT affordable or expensive?

Arlington's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arlington is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $205,600 and the median rent is $1,073 per month.

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

Arlington has a violent crime rate of 191.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1240.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arlington, VT a Good Place to Live?

Arlington is a small town of 1,781 in Vermont, with a median household income of $70,938 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Arlington stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, 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: 97.1

Arlington's overall cost of living index is 97.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arlington costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arlington, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$205,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,073	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arlington's violent crime rate is 191.7 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.7 /100k

Property Crime

1240.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Arlington is served primarily by Taconic and Green Regional School District #63. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arlington, VT	National Avg
School District	Taconic and Green Regional School District #63	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arlington sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 75.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arlington, VT
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	75.2"

Demographics

Metric	Arlington, VT	National Avg
Population	1,781	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Manchester, VT 7 mi South Shaftsbury, VT 9 mi Manchester Center, VT 10 mi Salem, NY 11 mi North Bennington, VT 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Arlington

Arlington, VT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

05250 05252

Arlington vs Other Cities

Arlington, VT vs Manchester, VT Arlington, VT vs South Shaftsbury, VT Arlington, VT vs Manchester Center, VT Arlington, VT vs Salem, NY Arlington, VT vs North Bennington, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington, VT affordable or expensive?

Arlington's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arlington roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $205,600 and median rent is $1,073/month.

What is the crime rate in Arlington, VT?

Arlington's violent crime rate is 191.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1240.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arlington?

Public schools in Arlington are operated by Taconic and Green Regional School District #63. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arlington, VT a good place to live?

Arlington, VT has a population of 1,781, a median household income of $70,938, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 32.0°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 75.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arlington?

Arlington, VT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 05250, 05252.

What is the population of Arlington?

The population of Arlington, Vermont is 1,781 with a median age of 36.2. 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 97 (100 = US average), median home $205,600, median household income $70,938, crime index 54 (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.