Arlington
- City in Virginia
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Arlington
- grade A+Overall Grade
- City in Virginia
- Rating 4.53 out of 5 241 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$705,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,970
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban
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Arlington Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Arlington
- grade A+
Yorktown High School
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 327 reviews
- grade A+
Washington Liberty High School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 543 reviews
- grade A+
Meridian High School
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 158 reviews
- grade A+
Arlington Traditional Elementary School
- grade A
Arlington Science Focus Elementary School
- Rating 4.8 out of 5 5 reviews
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- AssaultNo data availablenational 282.7
- MurderNo data availablenational 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- RobberyNo data availablenational 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- BurglaryNo data availablenational 500.1
- TheftNo data availablenational 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle TheftNo data availablenational 284
Residents
Working in Arlington
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$120,071
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Arlington Reviews
Rating 4.53 out of 5 241 reviews
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(Young married couple no kids) Arlington is pretty much perfect if you’re wealthy. Great restaurants everywhere, easy access/commute to D.C., lots of nice new housing and apartments, and very clean. Like DC, things are extremely expensive (except for gas! Relatively…) Not very diverse but that comes with such an expensive area I guess. I was very surprised when I went on my first run In the Clarendon area because people seemed cold. If you’re not making 6 figures you’re not living comfortably out here. Real estate is extremely expensive, so as mentioned, if you’re wealthy the area is the best place to be if you want to be near DC and would like a bit more bang for your buck. If you need to be in DC and want to spend less, just move 10-15 minutes south and everything will be significantly less expensive (except for gas!). Also, it’s kind of unsettling how one-sided political opinion is out here.
I've lived in Arlington for almost 18 years, and I really love it. It's the perfect mix of urban and suburban. There is plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. We are pretty close to the Capitol, so there is a lot of activity going on. There's many opportunities for entertainment and exercise in the area. It's a very wealthy area, so our government funded establishments are very strong and hold a wealth of resources for the community. Commuting to and from work is not super tedious. I know plenty of people who can easy walk, metro, or bike each day. I do believe that there is something great for everyone here, and there is always something new to explore!
Arlington, VA has different vibes depending on where you live. For instance, the Rosslyn neighborhood has skyscrapers and corporate HQs and offers a more urban experience than downtown DC with views of the National Mall. There's Crystal City which offers you proximity to the airport, the Pentagon, and Alexandria. And then moving West, there's Clarendon and Ballston which are both urban centers with great shopping.
Beyond the urban areas, there are suburban-style areas like the neighborhoods behind Arlington National Cemetery. However, the one thing that can be universally agreed upon is that the area is becoming even more expensive. With the country clubs of suburbia and the urban centers combined, there is a unique diversity of young people, families, and older people but, I would say the area leans younger.
Beyond the urban areas, there are suburban-style areas like the neighborhoods behind Arlington National Cemetery. However, the one thing that can be universally agreed upon is that the area is becoming even more expensive. With the country clubs of suburbia and the urban centers combined, there is a unique diversity of young people, families, and older people but, I would say the area leans younger.