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Arlington, NY

Census-designated place in Dutchess County, New York.

Population

2,806

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

4,611

ZIP codes

0

Arlington and its ZIP codes

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Arlington at a glance

  • Arlington is about 11 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $72,364, 16% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,300 (26% below New York) and median rent is $1,641 a month.

Local data for Arlington, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arlington, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$72,364

Poverty rate

9.0%

Median home value

$315,300

Median rent

$1,641/mo

Homeownership

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

39.7%

Median age

39.2

Average commute

35.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (598), Brazilian Americans (207), Indian Americans (195).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Arlington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,404

116,699 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,190

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.9B

FY 2026, $6,559 per person

Dutchess County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arlington, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone53.8%
  • Carpooled8.5%
  • Public transit6.7%
  • Walked2.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home25.9%

Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arlington, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,625

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,124

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 19°F

47.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arlington, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.8%

U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts

Diabetes

9.0%

U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

Cities near Arlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Vassar CollegeCensus-designated place0.8 mi0.7
PoughkeepsieCity1.3 mi5.1
MacDonnell HeightsCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.6
Marist CollegeCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.3
FairviewCensus-designated place2.6 mi3.4
TitusvilleCensus-designated place2.9 mi0.7
SpackenkillCensus-designated place3 mi1.8
Red Oaks MillCensus-designated place3.4 mi2.4
HighlandCensus-designated place3.6 mi5.4
Crown HeightsCensus-designated place4.1 mi0.8
MiltonCensus-designated place4.5 mi3.7
HavilandCensus-designated place4.8 mi4.9
Pleasant ValleyCensus-designated place5 mi1.1
New HackensackCensus-designated place5.5 mi2.1
Freedom PlainsCensus-designated place5.6 mi1.3
Hyde ParkCensus-designated place6.5 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arlington, NY in?
Arlington is in Dutchess County, New York.
What is the population of Arlington, NY?
About 2,806 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arlington?
Nearby places include Vassar College (0.8 mi), Poughkeepsie (1.3 mi), MacDonnell Heights (2.4 mi), Marist College (2.5 mi), Fairview (2.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023