Arlington SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Arlington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Arlington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Arlington is 180 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Arlington is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Arlington is $823,811.
The median income in Arlington is $142,114.
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Arlington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Arlington | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 340 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Arlington, VA Weather
The average high in Arlington is 66.5° and the average low is 47.0°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.8 inches of precipitation each year with 15.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Arlington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Arlington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Arlington
The current population in Arlington is 236,254. The population has increased 19.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 236,254 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 235,463 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 235,845 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 235,764 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 236,434 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 233,464 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 231,803 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 229,534 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 226,092 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 223,945 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 220,173 | 2.5% |
| 2013 | 214,861 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 209,077 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 202,999 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 197,467 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Arlington
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Arlington is:
58.0% White with 136,939 White residents.
9.3% African American with 21,913 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 268 American Indian residents.
10.5% Asian with 24,753 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 82 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 1,646 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 13,081 Two Or More residents.
15.9% Hispanic with 37,572 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.0% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.3% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.5% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Arlington
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Arlington is 49.7% female with 117,351 female residents.
Arlington is 50.3% male with 118,902 male residents.
| Gender | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Arlington for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Arlington completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Arlington completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Arlington completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Arlington completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Arlington completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Arlington completed bachelor's degree.
28.0% of adults in Arlington completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in Arlington completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Arlington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Arlington, Virginia
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3.9% of households in Arlington earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Arlington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Arlington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.1% of households in Arlington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.4% of households in Arlington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.6% of households in Arlington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Arlington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Arlington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.8% of households in Arlington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.6% of households in Arlington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Arlington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.4% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.8% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.6% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
