Arlington, WA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Arlington, Washington

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. Here's a snapshot of Arlington based on the most recently available data.

21,095 Population
$669,005 Median home value
$88,231 Median income
129 Cost of living +29% vs US
$1,905 Median rent
4.2% Unemployment
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Arlington SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8.5/10
Housing 9/10
Affordability 5/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 5/10
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 7/10
Commute 5/10

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.

553
Total Crimes
20.75%
Above National Average
Arlington
US

Crime In Arlington Comparison Table

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
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 129 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 $669,005.

  • The median income in Arlington is $88,231.

129
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Arlington
US

Cost Of Living In Arlington Comparison Table

Living Expense Arlington Washington National Average
Overall 129 120 100
Services 106 108 100
Groceries 105 108 100
Health 174 137 100
Housing 112 111 100
Transportation 108 111 100
Utilities 108 110 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Arlington, WA Weather

  • 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.

StatArlington
Average Annual High59.1
Average Annual Low41.6
Annual Precipitation Days141.5
Average Annual Precipitation46.8
Average Annual Snowfall5.5
59.1°
Average High
141.5
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 21,095. The population has increased 24.7% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 21,095 2.4%
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 -

Race / Ethnicity in Arlington

White 71.4% (15,060)
African American 1.4% (296)
American Indian 0.2% (40)
Asian 5.4% (1,135)
Hawaiian 0.2% (38)
Other 0.6% (118)
Two Or More 4.9% (1,040)
Hispanic 16.0% (3,368)
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Arlington is:

  • 71.4% White with 15,060 White residents.

  • 1.4% African American with 296 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.

  • 5.4% Asian with 1,135 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 118 Other residents.

  • 4.9% Two Or More with 1,040 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.0% Hispanic with 3,368 Hispanic residents.

Race Arlington WA USA
White 71.4% 63.1% 57.4%
African American 1.4% 3.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.2% 0.8% 0.5%
Asian 5.4% 9.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 4.9% 6.8% 4.3%
Hispanic 16.0% 14.4% 19.3%

Gender in Arlington

Female 49.5% (10,440)
Male 50.5% (10,654)
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  • Arlington is 49.5% female with 10,440 female residents.

  • Arlington is 50.5% male with 10,654 male residents.

Gender Arlington WA USA
Female 49.5% 49.6% 50.5%
Male 50.5% 50.4% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Arlington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 3.0% (632)
9-12th Grade 6.0% (1,265)
High School / GED 31.0% (6,539)
Some College 27.0% (5,695)
Associate's Degree 12.0% (2,531)
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% (2,953)
Master's Degree 6.0% (1,265)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (210)
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  • 3.0% 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.

  • 27.0% of adults in Arlington completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Arlington completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Arlington completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Arlington completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Arlington completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Arlington completed doctorate degree.

Education Arlington WA USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 31.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 27.0% 21.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 24.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Arlington, Washington

Less than $10,000 5.3% (111,026)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% (57,843)
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% (132,409)
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% (133,231)
$35,000 to $49,999 7.0% (147,486)
$50,000 to $74,999 12.8% (270,575)
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% (334,997)
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% (435,881)
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% (255,771)
$200,000 or more 10.9% (230,276)
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  • 5.3% of households in Arlington earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Arlington earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Arlington earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Arlington earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Arlington earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Arlington earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Arlington earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Arlington earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Arlington earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Arlington earn $200,000 or more.

Income Arlington WA USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 3.9% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 2.5% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.3% 4.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 5.0% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.0% 8.2% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.8% 14.1% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 19.2% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.1% 11.4% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 10.9% 18.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)