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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,529 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,404 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,592 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,142 |
| County GDP | $4,664M |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Healthcare | 188 |
| Retail | 230 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.94% |
| Commute Time | 39.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $688,000 |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,035,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,035,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $316 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,447 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.94% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,965/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.0 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 321 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2119°N, 122.0630°W |
| County FIPS | 53029 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 188 |
| Restaurants | 163 |
| Retail Stores | 230 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 39.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |