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Arlington, Tennessee

town · Knox County (primary) , Houston County, Shelby County

At a glance

15,205
Population
$424,400
Median home value (all homes)
40% above U.S. median
$411,719
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,164/mo
Median rent
61% above U.S. median
$135,105
Median household income
72% above U.S. median
27.3 min
Average commute
98.6%
Homes with broadband
89.74%
Locations with fiber available
3.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing58% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities33% above
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost2% below
For business: Tennessee is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates51.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Arlington
Arlington Chamber of Commerce provides economic development information and services for Arlington, Tennessee. The page notes that the chamber works on behalf of businesses, civic groups, churches, schools, and other community organizations to support growth and entrepreneurship.
city Memphis/Shelby County Economic Development
EDGE provides and coordinates public resources to drive economic development in Memphis and Shelby County through ongoing economic activities and projects that provide real value to the community and provide a strong foundation for future economic growth. EDGE is the economic development agency for the City of Memphis and Shelby County coordinating public resources to drive growth.
county Development Corp of Knox County
The Development Corporation of Knox County has ceased operations. The Industrial Development Board of the County of Knox is now being managed by the Knoxville Chamber.
region Middle Tennessee Industrial Dev. Assoc.
The Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association is an economic development agency funded by Electric Cooperative, Municipal Electric, and Natural Gas Distributors serving Middle Tennessee. It represents and promotes industrial development in 40 counties and provides plant location services in cooperation with the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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