Signals
Marlton
Arlington
Climate
72 · Top 42%
vs72 · Top 42%
Physical resilience
76 · Top 30%
vs84 · Top 18%
Housing affordability
81 · Top 49%
vs67 · Bottom 29%
Access
86 · Bottom 31%
vs92 · Top 50%
Economic stability
77 · Top 13%
vs73 · Top 21%
Measured values
| Metric | Marlton | Arlington | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,222 | 236,254 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $109,328 | $142,114 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $54,500 | $90,786 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,723/sq mi | 9,088/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $415,700 | $895,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,026 | $2,322 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 87.0% | 41.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.9% | 77.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 5.5% | 7.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 90°F | 90°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 30°F | 30°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 41.8" | 41.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 29 mi | 20 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 44.3 min | 28.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 42.9 | 35.5 | 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
Marlton
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
Arlington
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind.
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