Arlington, South Dakota · ZIP 57212

Arlington — ZIP 57212

Arlington (57212) scores 52/100 — Fair for South Dakota. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $331K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index83/100

Avg math proficiency74%

Avg reading proficiency74%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$331K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$331K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

299

Violent Crime

Property Crime

266

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Brookings County, South Dakota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Arlington Elementary - 02	KG–06	152	77%	77%
Arlington Jr. High - 03	07–08	47	75%	75%
Arlington High School - 01	09–12	76	70%	70%
Spring Lake Colony Elementary	KG–08	18	Not reported	Not reported
Arlington Preschool - 04	PK–PK	17	Not reported	Not reported
Spring Lake Colony High School	09–12	12	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

1,880

Median Income

$94K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

46.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 57212 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 57212 has a school score of 83/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 57212 is approximately $331K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 57212 in Arlington has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.