Arlington Heights, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Island County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,990 Population 356/sq mi density
$118,529 Median Income $47,404 per capita
$688,000 Home Value $658,913 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$118,529 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$688,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington Heights, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,529
58% above
$47,404 per capita
Home Value
$688,000
144% above
Zillow: $658,913
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Arlington Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arlington Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
158%
Home Value
244%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arlington Heights residents earn a median household income of $118,529 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,404. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 163 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington Heights is $688,000 , 144% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,913. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

13.4% of adults in Arlington Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,990
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,529
Per Capita$47,404
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

B
Home Value$688,000
Rent
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$658,913
Housing Units1,155
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,965/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation321 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute40 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington Heights was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 163 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.