Arlington, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
235,463 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$140,160 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$864,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,159 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,180 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Arlington County
2
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Arlington County
3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 34
Feb 3 6 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 3 1 47
Dec 3 2 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 16%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, VA State Senate District 40, VA State House District 2, VA
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Schools

St Charles School
<1 miles, NE
Jefferson Middle
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Long Branch Elem
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Strayer University-Virginia
1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Marymount University
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Georgetown University
3 miles, NE • 5 star
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Hospitals

Capital Hospice
1 miles, NW
Virginia Hospital Center
2 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

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