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Arlington Heights

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 4,619 residents · 0.529 sq mi
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Arlington Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $100,419. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Arlington Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,619
Population density
8,732 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,344
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,489
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,419
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,011
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.9%
69.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(129)
Black87.1%(4,021)
Hispanic / Latino7%(322)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3%(139)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,360)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(129)
Black87.1%(4,021)
Hispanic / Latino7%(322)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other3%(139)
Diversity Score29.5%(1,360)
Diversity Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
2.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$39,598+12%
Home value$825,143+722%
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Income$34,912−1%
Home value$1,051,300+947%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 4,619 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $35,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $100,419, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.

How educated are people in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 36.6% of people in Arlington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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