Arlington, Virginia

Urban walkability meets federal opportunity

Southeast Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro

Niche (2025)

#3 Best Cities to Live in America

Southern Living (2024)

#1 Best Southern Suburbs

WhereAtHome Score

72.2

C-

out of 100

Overview

Arlington offers exceptional public transit access, high-paying job opportunities in government and tech, and strong walkability scores. Its proximity to Washington D.C. provides unmatched career access while maintaining distinct neighborhood character. Amazon HQ2 and numerous federal agencies drive economic stability.

Key Highlights

  • Amazon HQ2 location
  • Exceptional Metro access and walkability
  • Pentagon and federal agency headquarters
  • Top-ranked Arlington Public Schools
  • Diverse dining and cultural scene
  • Strong real estate appreciation

Key Metrics

Population 2024

238,643

Source: Census ACS

Median Home Value 2026

$815,538

Source: Zillow ZHVI

Median Household Income 2023

$137,387

Source: Census ACS

Average Commute 2023

28.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2025

69

Source: Walk Score

Crime Level 2024

Low

Source: FBI CDE

School Rating

2025

A (8.8/10)

Source: Curated

Cost of Living Index 2025

151 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: Curated

2024 Presidential Election

Arlington County (county-level results)

78%
20%
Democrat 100,446
Republican 25,223
Leans D+58.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Climate

Summer High

88°F

Winter Low

28°F

Annual Rainfall

43"

Sunny Days

203

Amenities & Infrastructure

150+ Parks

Green spaces and recreation

2 Major Hospitals

Healthcare access

3 Universities

Higher education institutions

Public Transit Available

Bus, rail, or metro service

Major Employers

Amazon Federal Government Deloitte Booz Allen Hamilton

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 25.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 46.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 48.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 69/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 58.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.2

Location

Arlington, VA (38.8816, -77.0910)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.

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DC

D

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D+

Fairfax

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C-

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MD

D+

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MD

D+

Greenbelt

MD

C-

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