Arlington, Washington

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  1. Overview - Life In Arlington
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Arlington
  3. Crime In Arlington
  4. Cost of Living In Arlington
  5. Gender In Arlington
  6. Household Income For Arlington
  7. Education In Arlington
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Arlington
About Arlington, Washington
Is Arlington, Washington a good place to live?
Arlington is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 19947 residents.. The poverty rate of Arlington is 5.1%, which is 64% lower than national average. The typical household in Arlington earns $77023 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 29% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Arlington, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Arlington remained 2.7%, which is 43% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Arlington, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 41% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Arlington is 118, which is 18% higher than national average. Median home value in Arlington is $345800 , which is 50% higher than national average. While median income in Arlington remained $77023, which is 14% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
19947
Unemployment
2.7%
43% NAT AVG.
Poverty
5.1%
64% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$345800
50% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$77023
14% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1412
22% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
118
18% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 20
Unemployed People
1 in 37
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 23
People Earning < $50,000
29%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.5
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing90%

Affordability50%

Safety50%

Amenities85%

Diversity80%

Education70%

Commute50%

Is Arlington, Washington safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Arlington, Washington is 48% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Arlington is 27% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Arlington is 62% higher than national average. You have 1 in 338 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 30 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
721
Violent : 59
Property : 662
Total Crime
48% NAT. AVG.
14% STATE AVG.
3462.2 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
27% NAT. AVG.
4% STATE AVG.
283.3 (per 100k)
Property Crime
62% NAT. AVG.
16% STATE AVG.
3178.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Arlington
Violent crime
1 in 338
Property crime
1 in 30
Robbery
1 in 1995
Burglary
1 in 219
Assault
1 in 539
Car Theft
1 in 332
Arlington : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Washington 27 26 32 18 30
In USA 658 568 679 522 581
Arlington : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Washington 25 2 32 24 25
In USA 1118 189 678 1158 881

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Arlington
Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 59 283.3 293.7 387.8
Murder 3 14.4 3.91 6.5
Robbery 10 48 67.37 73.9
Assault 37 177.7 187.62 279.7
Rape 9 43.2 34.8 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Arlington
 Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 662 3178.9 2732.44 1,958.2
Burglary 91 437 522.08 314.2
Larceny 511 2453.8 1854.23 1,398
Car Theft 60 288.1 356.13 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Arlington Washington National Avg.
Services 117 112 100
Groceries 125 110 100
Health 117 122 100
Housing 126 136 100
Transportation 118 123 100
Utilities 84 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Arlington Washington Country
Female 51.8% 50% 50.8%
Male 48.2% 50% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Arlington Washington Country
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.7% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.3% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.6% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 10% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 10.5% 8.3%
Education


Education Arlington Washington Country
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 31% 22% 27.0%
Other College 29% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 10% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Arlington Washington Country
White 74.9% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 1.8% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 1.3% 1% 0.6%
Asian 4.5% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.7% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 4.8% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 11.8% 12.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity