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Arlington, TN

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Arlington, TN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 34
Population14,989
Foreign Born0.7%
Population Density631people per mi²
Median Age35.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

158/100

58% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Arlington, Tennessee

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $33k$61k
Comfortable $71k$105k
Luxury $152k+$235k+
Elite (Top 5%) $178k+$276k+
Affordability Ratio

120%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
11
Positive
12
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

2.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

15 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

177.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Arlington, TN

1.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf2Nearest 5.3 mi
Camping7Nearest 22.9 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$126k+8.2%
68% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$938k
43% above US avg
College Educated
50.1%
43% above US avg
WFH
13.8%
3% below US avg
Homeownership
85.2%
30% above US avg
Median Home
$368k
30% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−27.1%
Homicide
0.07 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.42 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.08 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−27.6%
Burglary
2.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.01 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.26 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+21Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Arlington, Tennessee
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
C+
LimitedHerd shares only
Gambling Laws
C+
LimitedTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season236 days325 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.8"
Elevation305 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor23 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak631/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 671 mi · coast 328 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$554.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:11:30.000Z

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