The Town FilesArlington, Ohio
Village in Hancock County · population 1,492 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,000
- Household income
- $77,450
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 35.4
Arlington is a village of 1,492 people in Hancock County, Ohio. The median home is worth $205,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 96% of Ohio towns, better for families than 90% of Ohio towns, quieter than 87% of Ohio towns.
How Arlington ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Arlington is worth $205,000, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $77,450, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Arlington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $914 |
| Median household income | $77,450 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Arlington
| People | Arlington | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Arlington
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arlington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 2.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 9 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Hancock County since 1996
Hancock County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hancock County
Hancock County had 44,126 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,463 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Arlington itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Arlington
2 public schools with 596 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Local Elementary School | K-6 | 344 | 18.1 |
| Arlington Local High School | 6-12 | 252 | 12.6 |
Towns near Arlington
- Dunkirk, OH7.3 mi · 774 people · home $99,200
- Rawson, OH8.2 mi · 567 people · home $133,300
- Forest, OH9.5 mi · 1,350 people · home $112,700
- Findlay, OH10.6 mi · 40,313 people · home $191,000
- Bluffton, OH12.3 mi · 3,967 people · home $212,400
- Ada, OH12.5 mi · 5,334 people · home $160,500
- Carey, OH14.4 mi · 3,565 people · home $158,100
- Pandora, OH16.1 mi · 1,204 people · home $147,700
Arlington questions
Is Arlington, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Arlington scores better for retirees than 75% of Ohio towns and quieter than 87%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.4).
How much does a house cost in Arlington?
The median owner-occupied home in Arlington is valued at $205,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,450, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Arlington?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.6 inches of snow.
Does Arlington get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Arlington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)