Arlington, WA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Arlington, Washington Summary

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 20,263.

  • The median home value in Arlington is $601,820.

  • The median income in Arlington is $89,587.

  • The cost of living in Arlington is 118 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Arlington is $1,709.

  • The unemployment rate in Arlington is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Arlington is 7.4%.

  • The average high in Arlington is 59.1° and the average low is 41.6°.

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
5
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Arlington, WA Crime Report

Crime in Arlington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Arlington. Key points include:

  • There were 641 total crimes in Arlington in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 3,177.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 332.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 2,845.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Arlington is 36.69% above the national average.

641
Total Crimes
36.69%
Above National Average

Crime In Arlington Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Arlington
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 641 3,177.0 3,026.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 67 332.1 293.7 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.9 6.3
Robbery 16 79.3 67.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 44 218.1 187.6 268.2
Property Crime 574 2,845.0 2,732.4 1,954.4
Burglary 114 565.0 522.1 269.8
Larceny 354 1,754.6 1,854.2 1,401.9
Car Theft 106 525.4 356.1 282.7

Arlington, WA Cost Of Living

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 118 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Arlington is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Arlington is $601,820.

  • The median income in Arlington is $89,587.

118
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Arlington Comparison Table

Living Expense Arlington Washington National Average
Overall 118 115 100
Services 117 112 100
Groceries 116 109 100
Health 124 119 100
Housing 125 129 100
Transportation 116 116 100
Utilities 87 90 100

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

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Arlington Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Arlington

The current population in Arlington is 20,263. The population has increased 19.8% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 20,263 5.8%
2021 19,154 1.4%
2020 18,884 0.7%
2019 18,749 0.9%
2018 18,578 1.1%
2017 18,370 1.3%
2016 18,139 2.1%
2015 17,773 2.1%
2014 17,403 2.9%
2013 16,913 -

Race / Ethnicity in Arlington

White
71.6% (14,514)
African American
1.6% (333)
American Indian
0.7% (132)
Asian
5.9% (1,197)
Hawaiian
0.4% (71)
Other
0.4% (91)
Two Or More
4.8% (966)
Hispanic
14.6% (2,959)

Arlington is:

  • 71.6% White with 14,514 White residents.

  • 1.6% African American with 333 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 132 American Indian residents.

  • 5.9% Asian with 1,197 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 71 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 91 Other residents.

  • 4.8% Two Or More with 966 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.6% Hispanic with 2,959 Hispanic residents.

Race Arlington WA USA
White 71.6% 65.5% 58.9%
African American 1.6% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 5.9% 9.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.8% 6.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.6% 13.5% 18.7%

Gender in Arlington

Female
51.6% (10,447)
Male
48.4% (9,816)
  • Arlington is 51.6% female with 10,447 female residents.

  • Arlington is 48.4% male with 9,816 male residents.

Gender Arlington WA USA
Female 51.6% 49.6% 50.4%
Male 48.4% 50.4% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Arlington for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Arlington completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Arlington completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% 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.

  • 1.0% of adults in Arlington completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Arlington completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3.0% (607)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (1,418)
High School / GED
29.0% (5,876)
Some College
27.0% (5,471)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (2,431)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (2,836)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,215)
Professional Degree
1.0% (202)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (202)
Education Arlington WA USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 27.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Arlington, Washington

  • 3.4% of households in Arlington earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.3% of households in Arlington earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Arlington earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Arlington earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Arlington earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Arlington earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.1% of households in Arlington earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.1% of households in Arlington earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Arlington earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Arlington earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (69,145)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.3% (26,469)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (110,471)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (122,085)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.6% (195,283)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.2% (267,130)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.1% (346,269)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.1% (448,638)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.3% (227,965)
$200,000 or more
10.5% (212,839)
Income Arlington WA USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 3.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 2.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 5.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 5.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.6% 9.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.2% 15.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.1% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.1% 19.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.3% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.5% 15.4% 11.4%

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