Much like its surrounding areas, it is a lot less expensive compared to the United States as a whole. However compared to the city of Rockford, it's a bit less expensive.
Home prices
The median home value in Arlington is $86,700. It is about $2,240 (2%) higher in comparison to other places in this area.It is roughly $130,800 (60%) lower in comparison to the US as a whole, and compared to the city of Rockford it is about $4,900 (5%) lower.
Rents
Arlington's median monthly rent is $1,188. In comparison to its nearby areas it is approximately $355 (42%) higher.In comparison to the rest of the country it is roughly $126 (11%) higher, and in comparison to the city of Rockford it is about $416 (53%) higher.
Nearby places
Cherry
Cherry is roughly 3 miles southeast of Arlington. Real estate prices there are somewhat less expensive. Cherry's median home cost is $78,500, which works out to $8,200 (10%) lower than Arlington. Its rents are substantially less expensive. In Cherry the median rent is $777 per month, which is $411 (52%) lower than Arlington.
La Moille
La Moille is roughly 4 miles north of Arlington. Its housing prices are a little more expensive. The median home in La Moille is valued at $99,800, which comes out to $13,100 (13%) higher than Arlington. Rents there are substantially less expensive. La Moille's median rent is $755 per month, which is $433 (57%) lower than Arlington.
Ladd
Ladd is approximately 6 miles south from Arlington. Its real estate prices are a bit more expensive. The median home value in Ladd is $103,000, which comes out to $16,300 (15%) higher than Arlington. Its rents are a lot less expensive. Ladd's median rent is $757 per month, which works out to $431 (56%) lower than Arlington.
Malden
Malden is about 6 miles southwest from Arlington. Real estate prices there are somewhat less expensive. The median home in Malden costs $78,500, which is $8,200 (10%) lower than Arlington. Rent there is substantially less expensive. The median monthly rent in Malden is $845, which is $343 (40%) lower than Arlington.
Dover
Dover is roughly 7 miles west from Arlington. The housing prices there are a lot less expensive. The median home value in Dover is $62,500, which comes out to $24,200 (38%) lower than Arlington. Rent there is a little less expensive. Dover's median rent is $1,031 per month, which comes out to $157 (15%) lower than Arlington.
