Arlington Heights, WA

Washington

Arlington Heights is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,990. Residents earn $118,529 per year, which is 58% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,990 Population 356/sq mi density
$118,529 Median Income $47,404 per capita
$688,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,529 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$688,000 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $118,529
58% higher than US avg
Home Value $688,000
144% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.0%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Arlington Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,990
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,529
Per Capita$47,404
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Commute40 min

Housing

B
Home Value$688,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation321 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+93.5%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute40 min
Libraries6

Is Arlington Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arlington Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Arlington Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arlington Heights is $118,529, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Arlington Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arlington Heights is $688,000, making it a premium housing market at 144% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Arlington Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Arlington Heights has a population of 2,990 with a density of 356 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 5.4% Hispanic.

Population

2,990
Total Population
356
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
8.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Arlington Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.2%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Arlington Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arlington Heights is $118,529, which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Arlington Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$118,529
58% above US avg
Per Capita Income$47,404
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
IRS Avg AGI$92,592

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,142
County GDP$4,664M

Business (County)

Restaurants163
Healthcare188
Retail230
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.7 min
Work from Home14.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Arlington Heights is $688,000, 144% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$688,000
144% above US avg
Median List Price$1,035,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,035,000
$/Sq Ft$316
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.7%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,447
84% above US avg
Effective Rate0.94%
In Arlington Heights, 33.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.9% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arlington Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.0%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma12.5%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression29.9%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.3%
Checkup Rate69.1%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access82.7%
Healthcare Facilities188

Crime Rates: Arlington Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Arlington Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.0 inches
29% above US avg
Snowfall4.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation321 ft (98 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²)
Population Density356/sq mi
Coordinates48.2119°N, 122.0630°W
County FIPS53029
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 56.8%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+93.5%
School Test Score5.36
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density356/sq mi
Total Area8.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities188
Restaurants163
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.7 min
Work from Home14.8%

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