Arlington, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Arlington, Washington Summary

Life in Arlington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Arlington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Arlington:

  • The population in Arlington is 19,832.

  • The median home value in Arlington is $372,600.

  • The median income in Arlington is $87,708.

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

  • The median rent in Arlington is $1,549.

  • The unemployment rate in Arlington is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Arlington is 6.9%.

Arlington SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
5

Arlington, WA Crime Report

641
Total Crimes
3,177.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
36.69%
Above National Average
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

118
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Arlington Washington National Average
Overall 118 115 100
Services 117 112 100
Groceries 125 109 100
Health 117 119 100
Housing 126 129 100
Transportation 118 116 100
Utilities 84 90 100

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Population over time in Arlington

Year Population % Change
2021 19,947 4.1%
2020 19,154 1.4%
2019 18,884 0.7%
2018 18,749 0.9%
2017 18,578 1.1%
2016 18,370 1.3%
2015 18,139 2.1%
2014 17,773 2.1%
2013 17,403 2.9%
2012 16,913 -

Race / Ethnicity in Arlington

White
71.4% (14,152)
African American
1.6% (318)
American Indian
0.7% (138)
Asian
5.6% (1,111)
Hawaiian
0.5% (90)
Other
0.4% (83)
Two Or More
5.9% (1,161)
Hispanic
14.0% (2,779)
Race Arlington WA USA
White 71.4% 66.5% 59.4%
African American 1.6% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.7% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 5.6% 8.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.5% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.9% 5.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 14.0% 13.2% 18.4%

Gender in Arlington

Female
50.9% (10,088)
Male
49.1% (9,744)
Gender Arlington WA USA
Female 50.9% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 49.1% 50.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Arlington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (793)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (1,388)
High School / GED
30.0% (5,949)
Some College
28.0% (5,552)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (2,181)
Bachelor's Degree
13.0% (2,578)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,189)
Professional Degree
1.0% (198)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Arlington WA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 28.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 13.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Arlington, Washington

Less than $10,000
3.3% (65,374)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (34,936)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.0% (119,103)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (120,691)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.4% (167,009)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.1% (378,483)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (265,997)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.2% (460,002)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.6% (249,851)
$200,000 or more
6.1% (121,749)
Income Arlington WA USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 2.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.0% 5.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 6.4% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.4% 10.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.1% 16.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.2% 18.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.6% 9.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 6.1% 12.4% 9.5%

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