Arlington, Virginia

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
235,845
Population
$137,387
Median Income
$833,300
Home Value
35.3
Median Age

Demographics

Arlington has a population of 235,845 with a median age of 35.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
65.0%
Hispanic
15.6%
Asian
10.3%
Black
9.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population235,845
Median Age35.3
White65.0%
Black or African American9.3%
Asian10.3%
Hispanic or Latino15.6%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Arlington is $137,387, which is 82.8% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $85,221. The poverty rate is 6.7%.

$137,387
Median Household Income
$85,221
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Arlington is 2.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Arlington, 95.3% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.3%
Bachelor's+
76.8%
Graduate+
41.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher76.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree41.1%

Housing

The median home value in Arlington is $833,300, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $2,227. The homeownership rate is 42.2%.

$833,300
Median Home Value
$2,227/mo
Median Rent
42.2%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$833,300
Median Monthly Rent$2,227
Homeownership Rate42.2%
Vacancy Rate7.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arlington, Virginia?
The population of Arlington, Virginia is 235,845 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Arlington, Virginia?
The median household income in Arlington, Virginia is $137,387. This is 82.8% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Arlington, Virginia?
The median home value in Arlington, Virginia is $833,300. The median monthly rent is $2,227.
What percentage of people in Arlington have a college degree?
In Arlington, Virginia, 76.8% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.3% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Arlington, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Arlington, Virginia is 6.1x (median home value $833,300 vs. median income $137,387), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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