Population 981 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arlington Heights
Household size in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Arlington Heights are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.2 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Arlington Heights is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.3, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Arlington Heights: 20.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arlington Heights
Renters in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.1% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.0% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.7% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Arlington Heights rent: 53.5% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 50.8% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in Arlington Heights are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1938 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Arlington Heights is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1938, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $528 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $861 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $914 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$386 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in Arlington Heights pays $914 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arlington Heights
Bachelor's degrees in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Arlington Heights: 9.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.7% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.4% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Arlington Heights never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arlington Heights
| Period | Arlington Heights | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Arlington Heights: 11.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arlington Heights compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 2.29 | 35.1 | 20.6% | 53.5% | 4.5% | 1938 | $914 | 9.1% | 87.0% | 11.3% |
| Lockland | 2.69 | 37.0 | 21.6% | 43.9% | 10.0% | 1950 | $834 | 13.2% | 82.8% | 11.7% |
| Reading | 2.07 | 43.9 | 8.3% | 45.8% | 6.2% | 1959 | $1,083 | 28.9% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| Wyoming | 2.84 | 38.4 | 9.5% | 11.1% | 3.7% | 1952 | $1,159 | 67.8% | 99.4% | 1.9% |
| Amberley | 2.59 | 43.7 | 1.5% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 1957 | $1,035 | 70.9% | 98.6% | 5.9% |
| Lincoln Heights | 2.18 | 44.2 | 34.9% | 69.5% | 19.1% | 1969 | $818 | 15.1% | 91.2% | 9.6% |
| Golf Manor | 2.30 | 41.1 | 16.9% | 49.6% | 2.4% | 1955 | $1,205 | 33.6% | 90.7% | 2.6% |
| Evendale | 2.55 | 45.8 | 12.5% | 29.5% | 5.5% | 1976 | $1,876 | 50.4% | 94.9% | 5.2% |
| Elmwood Place | 3.04 | 33.9 | 23.0% | 61.9% | 15.9% | 1940 | $1,018 | 16.1% | 79.7% | 9.0% |
| Woodlawn | 2.32 | 36.9 | 21.2% | 66.8% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,525 | 31.6% | 94.0% | 5.5% |
| Deer Park | 1.98 | 42.5 | 7.2% | 26.7% | 8.2% | 1947 | $1,124 | 44.8% | 95.3% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arlington Heights. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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