Arlington, Minnesota
City · Population 2,314 · #248 in Minnesota
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About Arlington
Set in the southern part of Minnesota, Arlington is a small town counting 2,314 people who proudly call it home.
Arlington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,437 residents per square mile.
📰 Arlington News Today
- Patricia Ziegler (Pat) Star Tribune · Jul 31
- Timothy Berger Obituary Jun 26, 2026 Kolden Funeral Services · Jun 26
- Sibley East High School (Arlington, MN) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 10
- Paralyzed Minnesota man's invention aims to help people with mobility issues walk again CBS News · Jun 15
- Jennifer Marie Rose Obituary May 23, 2026 Kolden Funeral Services · May 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Arlington Unique
- One of 21 places in the US named Arlington — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arlington
- Arlington Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Boerner Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Oak Isle Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Severance Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Arlington
- SIBLEY EAST-ARLINGTON SENIOR HIGH
- Sibley East Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,314
Rank in state#248 of 855
Land area1.61 sq mi
Density1,437/sq mi
Coordinates44.6083, -94.0768