Living in Arrington, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arrington · Census data 2020–2024
Arrington has 915 residents with a median age of 27.8. The median home value is $220,600.
Arrington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Arrington at a glance
- Population
- 915
- Median age
- 27.8State: 39
- Median home value
- $220,600State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Arrington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Arrington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arrington the median home value is $220,600, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,537 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Arrington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 338
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.73
Arrington demographics
- Population
- 915
- Median age
- 27.8
- Under 18
- 37.2%
- 65 and older
- 8%
- Households
- 245
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 21.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arrington ›
Education in Arrington
41% of adults 25 and older in Arrington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arrington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 38.3%
- Drive alone
- 59.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Arrington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrington | 915 | — | $220,600 | — |
| Shipman | 472 | $49,301 | $234,700 | $1,068 |
| Amherst | 1,865 | $70,841 | $220,700 | $718 |
| Yogaville | 288 | $48,750 | $408,500 | $609 |
| Schuyler | 197 | $33,850 | — | $788 |
| Wintergreen | 589 | $120,346 | $513,800 | — |
| Nellysford | 1,584 | $136,442 | $552,600 | $1,545 |
| Madison Heights | 10,266 | $60,215 | $191,300 | $871 |
| Buckingham Courthouse | 227 | $112,295 | $411,500 | — |
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What is the average home price in Arrington?
The median home value in Arrington is $220,600, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Arrington, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Arrington?
The median age in Arrington is 27.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Arrington?
The average commute to work in Arrington is 38 minutes; 38.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arrington?
The unemployment rate in Arrington is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arrington?
41% of adults in Arrington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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