Arlington New York Map

About Arlington, New York

Arlington is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,806. The population density is 1600.1 people per km². Arlington is located at 41.6959°N, 73.8968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12603.

Arlington, a place where the Taconic foothills begin their gentle conversation with the Hudson Valley, unfolds with a quiet dignity. It lies 1.3 miles east-south-east of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 104°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-east of Hyde Park. Rolling fields, often painted in the gold of late summer or the stark white of winter, give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky that can shift from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the crystalline blue of a clear autumn day. The air here carries the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil and distant woodsmoke, a scent that seems to seep into the very bones of the land. Creeks, their waters often a silken grey or a lively jade depending on the light, meander through the landscape, their banks softened by moss and the persistent green of ferns. The character of Arlington is one of a steady, enduring presence, a place that has absorbed the passage of seasons and the whispers of generations. The history of Arlington is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Hudson Valley, its early settlers drawn to the fertile land for farming and later, for the burgeoning industries that followed the river's course. For a time, apple orchards were a significant feature of the local economy, their blossoms a fleeting, fragrant promise each spring, followed by the heavy, sweet scent of ripening fruit. While the agricultural roots remain, Arlington has also embraced a more diverse economic character, attracting businesses that benefit from its strategic position and the skilled workforce drawn to its peaceful environs. Notable institutions, like Vassar College, have long been a cultural anchor, their presence infusing Arlington with a vibrant intellectual energy that contrasts with the more bucolic aspects of its landscape, creating a unique dynamic where academic discourse can feel as natural as the rustle of leaves.

About This Arlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arlington, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.695927, -73.896802. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arlington and Dutchess County.

Detailed location data for Arlington includes the ZIP code (10303), telephone area code (718, 347, 929, 845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment (Arlington Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.