Arlington, Virginia
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City Overview
As of 2009, Arlington's population is 204,568 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.45 percent.
The median home cost in Arlington is $504,460. Home appreciation the last year has been -16.00 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Arlington's cost of living is 53.06% Higher than the U.S. average.
Arlington public schools spend $9,976 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 13 students per teacher in Arlington.
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 4.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Positive. Arlington jobs have Increased by 0.90 percent.
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People
The 2009 Arlington, VA, population is 204,568. There are 7,710 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Arlington, VA
The median age is 37. The US median is 37.6. 45.93% of people in Arlington, VA, are married. 8.00% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.17 people. 14.61% of people are married, with children. 4.51% have children, but are single.
Race in Arlington, VA
71.26% of people are white, 8.44% are black, 8.01% are asian, 0.38% are native american, and 12.32% claim 'Other'.
18.01% of the people in Arlington, VA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 81.99% are non-hispanic).
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Great City for the "City Mouse!": There is so much to do in Arlington, and it is all in walking distance or Metro (subway) walking distance. The culture is very diverse, very educated. Cost of living... (read more)Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos: Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos make it less likely you will enjoy the beautiful yards and... (read more)Good Weather Six Months Per Year: There is heat and humidity in the summer and ice and snow in the winter. Every now and then there is a brief hailstorm. The only good seasons around here are spring and... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Health
There are 397 physicians per 100,000 population in Arlington, VA. The US average is 170.
Arlington, VA Health Index
Air quality in Arlington, VA is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Arlington, VA is 40 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 100 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Overall great place to live: Arlington's proximity to DC makes it a super place to live. There are endless cultural and sports opportunities in the area. Some are expensive, but there are plenty... (read more)Quality of Life in Arlington VA: For a region where life is very fast-paced and work-focused, Arlington is a good choice for a more balanced place to live. You can easily get into DC on the metro lines... (read more)Arlington, VA: Arlington is a great place to live. We have very good schools, responsive county government and good transportation... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 4.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.90% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 37.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 9.50% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $44,469 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $74,598 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 6.98% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 5.27% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 6.71% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 12.87% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.36% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 14.63% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 17.78% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 11.64% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 3.25% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 1.50% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 24.65% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 36.29% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.46% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 18.09% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 5.98% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 3.43% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Arlington, VA, is 4.40%, with job growth of 0.90%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.30%.
Arlington, VA Taxes
Arlington, VA,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 9.50%.
Arlington, VA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $44,469, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $74,598.
Arlington Economy SperlingViews
A city you could live without a car: Nice and convienient. A very good city to live without owing a car. I bike and sometimes walk. Besically public transporation take me to most of the places that I want... (read more)Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos: Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos make it less likely you will enjoy the beautiful yards and... (read more)Good Weather Six Months Per Year: There is heat and humidity in the summer and ice and snow in the winter. Every now and then there is a brief hailstorm. The only good seasons around here are spring and... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 44 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $504,460 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -16.00% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 40.56% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 4.46% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 54.93% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.53 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.04% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.18% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.28% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.82% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.33% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.79% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.85% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 20.01% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 20.85% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 16.74% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 19.21% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 3.46% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.02% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.04% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 5.41% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.54% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 10.50% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.11% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 19.08% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 18.97% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 10.33% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Arlington, VA, is $504,460. Home appreciation is -16.00% over the last year. The median age of Arlington, VA, real estate is 44 years.
Arlington, VA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 54.93% of the Arlington, VA, population. 4.46% of houses and apartments in Arlington, VA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Arlington a wonderful city next the battle field o: Arlington, VA is a wonderful beautiful place to live. Arlington's population exploded in the last five years. The housing market has grown every year and more so the... (read more)high cost of living: some of the highest cost of living in the country; but, good schools, services and... (read more)re: Outrageous cost of living - 7/4/2008: Poor C. C. - "Smart" people vs. "stupid" people? I've been an Arlington resident for 36 years and am ashamed to think I may share a zip code with such a nasty individual... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Crime
Arlington, VA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Arlington, VA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Great City for the "City Mouse!": There is so much to do in Arlington, and it is all in walking distance or Metro (subway) walking distance. The culture is very diverse, very educated. Cost of living... (read more)Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos: Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos make it less likely you will enjoy the beautiful yards and... (read more)Good Weather Six Months Per Year: There is heat and humidity in the summer and ice and snow in the winter. Every now and then there is a brief hailstorm. The only good seasons around here are spring and... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Climate
Arlington, VA, gets 43 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 24 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 114.
On average, there are 201 sunny days per year in Arlington, VA. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 28. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 41 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos: Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos make it less likely you will enjoy the beautiful yards and... (read more)Good Weather Six Months Per Year: There is heat and humidity in the summer and ice and snow in the winter. Every now and then there is a brief hailstorm. The only good seasons around here are spring and... (read more)Bugs and Heat: This city is humid throughout the summer with mosquitos that graze at dusk. Fall and spring can be lovely with mild to crisp temperatures. Winter is rarely bitterly... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Education
Arlington, VA, schools spend $9,976 per student. There are 13 pupils per teacher, 187 students per librarian, and 317 children per counselor in Arlington, VA schools.
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Overall great place to live: Arlington's proximity to DC makes it a super place to live. There are endless cultural and sports opportunities in the area. Some are expensive, but there are plenty... (read more)Quality of Life in Arlington VA: For a region where life is very fast-paced and work-focused, Arlington is a good choice for a more balanced place to live. You can easily get into DC on the metro lines... (read more)Arlington, VA: Arlington is a great place to live. We have very good schools, responsive county government and good transportation... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Arlington, VA, takes 30 minutes. 54% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 24% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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A city you could live without a car: Nice and convienient. A very good city to live without owing a car. I bike and sometimes walk. Besically public transporation take me to most of the places that I want... (read more)Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos: Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos make it less likely you will enjoy the beautiful yards and... (read more)Good Weather Six Months Per Year: There is heat and humidity in the summer and ice and snow in the winter. Every now and then there is a brief hailstorm. The only good seasons around here are spring and... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Arlington, VA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Arlington, VA is more expensive.
Overall, Arlington, VA cost of living is 153.06.
Arlington Cost of Living SperlingViews
high cost of living: some of the highest cost of living in the country; but, good schools, services and... (read more)re: Outrageous cost of living - 7/4/2008: Poor C. C. - "Smart" people vs. "stupid" people? I've been an Arlington resident for 36 years and am ashamed to think I may share a zip code with such a nasty individual... (read more)Cost of Living Too HIgh: Moving here 9 years ago, I found a 3 bedroom apartment with all utilities paid for $863.00 with a 10% government discount. Since then it has gone up to $1,350.00. I am... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 29.20% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 14.16% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 10.99% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.27% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.00% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 2.40% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.26% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.95% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.25% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.13% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 1.82% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.90% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
29.20% of the people in Arlington, VA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 14.16% are Catholic; 10.99% are Protestant; 0.27% are LDS; 1.82% are another Christian faith; 1.90% in Arlington, VA are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Overall great place to live: Arlington's proximity to DC makes it a super place to live. There are endless cultural and sports opportunities in the area. Some are expensive, but there are plenty... (read more)Quality of Life in Arlington VA: For a region where life is very fast-paced and work-focused, Arlington is a good choice for a more balanced place to live. You can easily get into DC on the metro lines... (read more)Arlington, VA: Arlington is a great place to live. We have very good schools, responsive county government and good transportation... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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Voting
67.60% of the people in Arlington, VA are registered as Democrats. 31.31% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.09%.
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Great City for the "City Mouse!": There is so much to do in Arlington, and it is all in walking distance or Metro (subway) walking distance. The culture is very diverse, very educated. Cost of living... (read more)Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos: Hot and muggy summers with mosquitos make it less likely you will enjoy the beautiful yards and... (read more)high cost of living: some of the highest cost of living in the country; but, good schools, services and... (read more)Have an opinion about Arlington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Arlington Click Here
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