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ArlingtonGA
A town of 1,014. A typical home worth about $88K.
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Population
1,014
−18.3% since 2010
Typical home
$88K
+0.6% in a year
Household income
$48K
median
Median age
42.3
years
Jobs based here
341
Balanced
What makes Arlington stand out
The 2 things Arlington does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Arlington has shrunk 18.3% since 2010
1,479 people in 2010; 1,014 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The data
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Housing
A typical Arlington home is worth about $88K
The typical Arlington home is worth about $88,000, up 0.6% in a year, 73% below the Georgia typical home.
$88KZillow home value
Typical home value
Arlington$88K
Georgia$331K
+0.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Arlington beats the Georgia average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Georgia
4 better7 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Arlington | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.4% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 28.7% | 14.5% |
Lifebrite Community Hospital of Early
13.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
10th
percentile among GA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Arlington has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–63°
Spring54–79°
Summer70–91°
Fall56–79°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 11
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Arlington
Most working residents leave Arlington for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Albany (11%), Blakely (6%) and Edison (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Arlington5%
Albany11%
Blakely6%
Edison6%
Colquitt5%
35 mi
median commute distance
341
jobs based in Arlington
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Crime reported in Arlington
Arlington's reported crime rate is well above Georgia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes. 8 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Arlington7.1
Georgia3.7
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Arlington32.9
Georgia19.1
U.S.19.5
8
violent crimes reported in 2023
37
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Small town
1,014 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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About Arlington
City in Georgia, United States
Arlington is a city in Calhoun and Early counties, Georgia, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,209.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,209
- Area
- 4.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 299 ft
- ZIP code
- 39813
- Area code
- 229
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