Life in Arlington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Arlington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Arlington:
The population in Arlington is 20,599.
The median home value in Arlington is $657,381.
The median income in Arlington is $84,919.
The cost of living in Arlington is 134 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Arlington is $1,764.
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 3.6%.
The poverty rate in Arlington is 11.0%.
The average high in Arlington is 59.1° and the average low is 41.6°.
Crime in Arlington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Arlington. Key points include:
There were 553 total crimes in Arlington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 2,559.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 337.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 2,221.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Arlington is 20.75% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Arlington / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 553 | 2,559.0 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 337.8 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 9.3 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 64.8 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 226.7 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 480 | 2,221.2 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 74 | 342.4 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 314 | 1,453.0 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 92 | 425.7 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
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 Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Arlington is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Arlington is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Arlington is $657,381.
The median income in Arlington is $84,919.
| Living Expense | Arlington | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 178 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Arlington is 59.1° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 141.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 5.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Arlington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 141.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.5 |
The current population in Arlington is 20,599. The population has increased 21.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,599 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 20,263 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 19,832 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 19,947 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 19,483 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 19,154 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 18,884 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 18,749 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 18,578 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 18,370 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 18,139 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 17,773 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 17,403 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 16,913 | - |
72.8% White with 15,000 White residents.
1.3% African American with 274 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 112 American Indian residents.
5.5% Asian with 1,125 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 57 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 88 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 825 Two Or More residents.
15.1% Hispanic with 3,118 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Arlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.3% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Arlington is 50.0% female with 10,292 female residents.
Arlington is 50.0% male with 10,306 male residents.
| Gender | Arlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Arlington completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Arlington completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Arlington completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Arlington completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Arlington completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Arlington completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Arlington completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Arlington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Arlington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Arlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.3% of households in Arlington earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Arlington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Arlington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Arlington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Arlington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.1% of households in Arlington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Arlington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.0% of households in Arlington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.5% of households in Arlington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.8% of households in Arlington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Arlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.0% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.5% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.8% | 17.2% | 12.6% |