At a Glance
Median Income
$140,160
$88,024 per capita
Home Value
$864,800
Zillow: $811,245
Median Rent
$2,275/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
289 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 $140,160 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,024. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,629 business establishments, including 663 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $864,800 , 207% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $811,245. Median rent is $2,275/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Arlington reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,959/100K.
Education
77.1% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population235,463
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density9,056/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,160
Per Capita$88,024
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$49,078M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,363
Housing
B
Home Value$864,800
Rent$2,275
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$811,245
Housing Units119,247
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,959/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death3,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days289/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation276 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+41.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed236 Mbps
EV Stations212
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Arlington was built in 1976.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
31.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 236 Mbps.
There are 663 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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