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Arlington, VT
Census-designated place in Bennington County, Vermont.
Population
1,623
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
423
ZIP codes
0
Arlington and its ZIP codes
Arlington at a glance
- Arlington is about 6 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $76,250 a year, 6% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,800 (15% below Vermont) and median rent is $1,164 a month.
Local data for Arlington, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arlington, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$268,800
Median rent
$1,164/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
53.9%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (372), German Americans (244), Italian Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bennington County. PPP loans are for Arlington.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,189
16,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,649
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $8,165 per person
How people get to work
Arlington, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arlington, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
238
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arlington, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Arlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManchesterVillage | 7.2 mi | 3.5 |
| South ShaftsburyCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Manchester CenterCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.6 |
| North BenningtonVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Salem, NYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| Cambridge, NYVillage | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Stratton MountainCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| DorsetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Old BenningtonVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| East DorsetCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| BenningtonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| Hoosick Falls, NYVillage | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Greenwich, NYVillage | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Chimney HillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| WardsboroCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| JamaicaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arlington, VT in?
- Arlington is in Bennington County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Arlington, VT?
- About 1,623 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arlington?
- Nearby places include Manchester (7.2 mi), South Shaftsbury (9.3 mi), Manchester Center (9.7 mi), North Bennington (11 mi), Salem, NY (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023