The Town FilesArlington, Georgia
City in Calhoun County · population 1,209 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $150,500
- Household income
- $48,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.3
Arlington is a city of 1,209 people in Calhoun County, Georgia. The median home is worth $150,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Georgia towns, better for cycling than 84% of Georgia towns.
How Arlington ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arlington is worth $150,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $48,125, which is more affordable than 60% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $742 a month. 53.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arlington | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $742 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $48,125 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Arlington
| People | Arlington | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.3% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Arlington
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 52.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arlington since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 9, 2024 about 2.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 16, 2011.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 1,208 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,370 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Arlington itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Arlington
- Edison, GA8.5 mi · 1,230 people · home $64,500
- Morgan, GA10.2 mi · 1,741 people · home $90,200
- Blakely, GA12.3 mi · 5,371 people · home $152,500
- Leary, GA13.2 mi · 524 people · home $53,000
- Colquitt, GA18.3 mi · 2,001 people · home $89,500
- Shellman, GA23.1 mi · 861 people · home $96,100
- Cuthbert, GA23.3 mi · 3,143 people · home $126,100
- Fort Gaines, GA23.4 mi · 995 people · home $90,500
Arlington questions
Is Arlington, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arlington scores better for retirees than 56% of Georgia towns and quieter than 55%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Arlington?
The median owner-occupied home in Arlington is valued at $150,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,125, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $742 a month.
What is the weather like in Arlington?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Arlington get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arlington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 9, 2024. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)