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Arlington Area Facts

  • Arlington has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Arlington crime rates are 15% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Arlington is 13% higher than the Washington average
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Rural Beauty with Urban Opportunities in Arlington, Washington User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I love living in the Arlington, Washington because of its picturesque setting nestled into the foothills of the Cascades Mountains along the Stillaguamish River. As a bedroom community of the Seattle metropolitan area, Arlington provides plentiful job opportunities. Many resident ...Read More s commute to Seattle for the diverse technology industry careers, or to nearby Everett for the opportunity to work for aviation giant Boeing. Capitalizing on the high concentration of aviation industries in the area, the Arlington airport houses an aerospace job center employing many Boeing subcontractors.

The best areas in Arlington center around the hub of the Old Town area, featuring quaint shops and eclectic dining options. The popular Gleneagle Golf Course is a well-known golf club known for its idyllic greens. The 150-acre County Charm Park and Conservation Area features a myriad of athletic fields, hiking trails, and a swimming beach. Community spirit is strong in Arlington, as evidenced by the many festivals and events designed to engage people in social situations. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Arlington? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Centennial Park
      Haller Bridge Park
      Terrace Park
      Twin Rivers Park
      Legion Memorial Park
      Lebanon Park
      Jensen Park
      Zimmerman Hill Climb

      Entertainment

      Splash pad
      Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum
      The Arlington Naval Air Museum
      Giant Arborvitae

      Food & Drink

      Fountain Drive-In
      Krosswalk Pub
      Whitehorse Saloon
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Papa Murphy's
      Burger King
      Skookum Brewery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Arlington? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Arlington.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Arlington? The cost of living in Arlington is 133/100 - which is 13% higher than Washington.
      Arlington
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Arlington? Arlington crime rates are 2,772, which are 15% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,772 per 100k people

      22% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37  

      22% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Arlington? The median income in Arlington is $77,023 which is 23% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $77,02339% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,54022% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      61% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Arlington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cascade Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Arlington Pharamcy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Harmon Eye Clinic
      Cascade Valley Women's Health
      Essential Wellness
      Gutierrez Chiropractic
      Advanced Skin Therapy
      Ernst Chiropractic Clinic
      Community Health Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Arlington home prices? Arlington home prices are $345,800 - which is 28% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $345,80087% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,41249% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Arlington have good schools? The Arlington graduation rate is 85% - which is 2% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      12% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      26:1

      60% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Arlington a good place to live? Arlington has an overall rating of 59% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      5 total surveys

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