Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Arlington, WA
Explore Arlington and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.0 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Arlington at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population21,095
Median Household Income$88,231
Median Home Value$538,800
Median Gross Rent$1,905
Median Age36.6
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home11.9%
Homeownership62.2%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Arlington is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Arlington Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Arlington and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Arlington
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$538,800
Median Gross Rent$1,905
Homeownership62.2%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Arlington, WA
Median Household Income$88,231
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home11.9%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Arlington and how households are structured
Population21,095
Median Age36.6
Average Household Size2.7
Arlington is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Arlington
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Arlington point to warm summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High77.3°F
Average Winter Low28.6°F
Annual Rainfall49.0 in.
Annual Snowfall4.3 in.
Seasonal Life in Arlington
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Arlington is located in Snohomish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Snohomish County.
County Intelligence
Arlington & Snohomish County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Arlington is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Arlington.
Current NarrowTheList data for Arlington shows a population of about 21,095. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Snohomish County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Arlington.
For someone considering a move to Arlington, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.