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Arlington, New York


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Arlington, New York

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.

The People and Families of Arlington

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arlington had a median family income of $56,183. This town has lots of successful singles.

Arlington Housing

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.

Commuting

In Arlington, 73% of commuters drive to work. Arlington is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

Of Note

High Points

Arlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyArlington Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Arlington Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Arlington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Arlington, NY

Comparing Arlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes36

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