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Arlington, New York, in Dutchess county, is 31 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 66 miles N of New York, New York. The town is located in the Dutchess County metropolitan area. Arlington has a population of 12,481.
In Arlington, about 36% of adults are married. Arlington offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 23% of Arlington is non-white. No single racial group represents the town, a town where diversity is valued.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Arlington, in comparison to similar towns.
In 2000, Arlington had a median family income of $56,183. This town has lots of successful singles.
Owners occupy 46% of the housing units in Arlington. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.
In Arlington, 73% of commuters drive to work. Arlington is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Comparing Arlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
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