Arlington, IA Economy


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United States / Iowa / No Metro Area / Fayette County / Arlington / Zip Codes
Arlington, IA is a small town with a population of about 1,500 people. The cost of living here is significantly lower than the US average. Specifically, two-bedroom rent is $810 compared to the national average of $1,430. Additionally, the grocery cost index in Arlington is 93 as opposed to 100 nationally.
The economy in Arlington revolves mainly around manufacturing and agriculture. Local companies include Springfield Inc., an auto parts manufacturer, and McCormick Farms, a family owned farm that has been around for generations. Average salaries range from $25k - $50k per year depending on the job type and experience level.

Arlington has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Arlington has seen the job market decrease by -0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Arlington
- The Sales Tax Rate for Arlington is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Arlington is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Arlington
- The average income of a Arlington resident is $27,266 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Arlington resident is $40,313 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyArlington, IowaUnited States
  5.16
  -5.7%-6.2%
  18.4%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  7.4%4.6%
  $21,967$37,638
  $40,313$69,021
  $56,750$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  6.3%1.2%
  0.5%0.5%
  12.0%6.8%
  11.1%10.0%
  3.4%2.5%
  22.6%11.0%
  9.1%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  1.4%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.0%4.2%
  8.7%9.3%
  10.1%14.0%
  0.5%2.1%
  1.4%7.0%
  9.1%4.8%
  1.9%4.7%
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