At a Glance
Median Income
$141,440
$83,001 per capita
Home Value
$885,000
Zillow: $1,045,452
Median Rent
$2,043/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
366/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.4%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arlington residents earn a median household income of $141,440 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,001. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $885,000 , 214% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,045,452. Median rent is $2,043/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Arlington reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 366/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.4% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(121% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population46,015
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density8,952/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,440
Per Capita$83,001
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$885,000
Rent$2,043
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$1,045,452
Housing Units20,381
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property366/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary35/100K
Health
Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.4%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+43.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1946.
12.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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