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Moving to Arlington, MN
$295,000Median listing price
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About Arlington
Arlington is a small city in Sibley County, Minnesota, about 60 miles southwest of Minneapolis (per publicrecordsreviews summary, read September 25, 2026). Population was 2,245 in 2020 (2024 estimate 2,314, per citypopulation.de).
Home prices in Arlington
The median listing price in Arlington is $295,000.
Top places in Arlington
- Sibley County Fairgrounds / Arlington Raceway (801 W Chandler St): county fair each August (per bornminnesota.com) and stock-car racing (per lincolnmarketing.us area-attractions list).
- Lido Theatre (309 Main St W): historic small-town movie theater on Main Street (per lincolnmarketing.us).
- Main Street downtown: Post Office at 220 West Main Street, Arlington House Pub & Eatery, First State Bank (per Commons photo descriptions and lincolnmarketing.us).
- Arlington Public Library (321 Main St W) and Arlington Community Center (204 Shamrock Dr) (per lincolnmarketing.us).
- The baseball-painted water tower and local vintage baseball team (per bornminnesota.com).
Commuting from Arlington
- No rail or scheduled express transit documented; personal vehicles dominate (per ourstates.org on Gaylord-area commuting patterns).
- Highway access: MN-5 east to US-212 / MN-7 toward the metro (per Sibley County highway listings).
- Approximate drive times (approximate; longer at peak): roughly 60-65 miles to downtown Minneapolis, about 1h15-1h30; roughly 70 miles to downtown St. Paul, about 1h30-1h45.
Schools in Arlington
Public schools: Sibley East Public Schools, serving Arlington, Gaylord, and Green Isle. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Arlington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Arlington, MN?
The median listing price in Arlington is $295,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Arlington, MN?
No rail or scheduled express transit documented; personal vehicles dominate (per ourstates.org on Gaylord-area commuting patterns). - Which school district serves Arlington, MN?
Arlington is served by Sibley East Public Schools, serving Arlington, Gaylord, and Green Isle. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.