At a Glance
Median Income
$84,919
$43,023 per capita
Home Value
$492,600
Zillow: $658,913
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
3,507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
233 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arlington residents earn a median household income of $84,919 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,023. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 is $492,600 , 75% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,913. Median rent is $1,764/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Arlington reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,507/100K. The murder rate is 5.0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population20,599
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,066/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,919
Per Capita$43,023
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$4,664M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
B
Home Value$492,600
Rent$1,764
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$658,913
Housing Units8,098
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent235/100K
Property3,507/100K
Murder5.0/100K
Assault170/100K
Burglary464/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,965/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days233/yr
Rain49.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation147 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Arlington was founded in 1903.
The median home in Arlington was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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