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Arlington, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Greyson Martin

Living in Arlington -the reality

Hey folks, I'm a 30-year-old lawyer and Is this normal for Arlington? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Sophia R.

Affordable areas near Arlington?

Hi all, Just moved here 16 months ago and The median home value here is around $492,600, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-depen...

4 replies 12 upvotes housing
Xavier Morgan

Best neighborhoods in Arlington

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $492,600 on average. It's a a small town city with about 20,599 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

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Xavier Morgan

Best neighborhoods in Arlington

Hey, What are your go-to spots? TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Isaiah C.

Things Arlington needs to improve

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $84,919, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,764/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to.

14 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Greyson Martin

Arlington job market vs Seattle

OK so Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $84,919, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The p...

1 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Daniel Reyes

Relocating to Arlington, WA -pros and cons?

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Arlington sits at 234.5 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather tak...

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Daniel Reyes

Best and worst neighborhoods in Arlington

The median home value here is around $492,600, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,764 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks in advance! I'd say it's bette...

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Greyson Martin

Cost of living reality check -Arlington

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $492,600, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Arlington sits at 234.5 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wo...

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Zoey Cooper

Anyone work in healthcare in Arlington?

Hello, My partner and I are Median household income is $84,919, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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