Living in Arlington, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 21,095 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $88,231 (10% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $538,800, the median rent is $1,905/month.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 21,095
- Median age
- 36.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $88,231State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $538,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,905/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington the median home value is $538,800, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,905 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,331 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $88,231 and the income per person is $44,206. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,230
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.73
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 21,095
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 7,695
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
20.8% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 21,095 | $88,231 | $538,800 | $1,905 |
| Sisco Heights | 3,015 | $119,158 | $735,000 | $1,701 |
| Arlington Heights | 2,727 | $127,244 | $751,100 | — |
| Bryant | 2,648 | $121,669 | $665,500 | — |
| Marysville | 73,002 | $103,974 | $567,900 | $1,997 |
| Lake Goodwin | 5,536 | $105,437 | $718,400 | $1,316 |
| Sunday Lake | 1,375 | $91,500 | $697,100 | — |
| Lake Cassidy | 3,292 | $113,403 | $705,000 | $1,734 |
| Canyon Creek | 3,910 | $77,604 | $446,300 | $1,821 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, WA?
The median household income in Arlington is $88,231, 10% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arlington?
The median home value in Arlington is $538,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $1,905 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Arlington, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 36.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 30 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
20.8% of adults in Arlington 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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