Signals
Arlington
Hernando
Opportunity
47 · Bottom 30%
vs58 · Top 45%
Climate
68 · Bottom 40%
vs68 · Bottom 40%
Physical resilience
49 · Bottom 41%
vs57 · Bottom 49%
Housing affordability
96 · Top 18%
vs82 · Top 47%
Access
96 · Top 33%
vs96 · Top 32%
Economic stability
84 · Top 2%
vs64 · Top 41%
Measured values
| Metric | Arlington | Hernando | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,205 | 17,949 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $135,105 | $76,950 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $48,986 | $39,720 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 640/sq mi | 701/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $424,400 | $315,900 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,164 | $1,302 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 84.7% | 81.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 4.0% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.8% | -1.5% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.2% | 34.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 4.9% | 8.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 92°F | 92°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 33°F | 33°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 54.9" | 54.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 14 mi | 13 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 28.4 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 36.7 | 38.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Arlington
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, tornado.
Hernando
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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