Arlington, VA
Overall Livability
80
out of 100
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80
Livability
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68
Affordability
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95
Educational Attainment
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Crime & Safety
β
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Weather
City Overview
Population
235,845
Median Age
35
Median Income
$137,387
Poverty Rate
7%
Housing
Median Home Value
$833,300
Median Monthly Rent
$2,227
Homeownership Rate
42%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
37%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher95%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher77%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband94%
Average Commute Time
30 min
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Similar overall livability
Pros
- βVery affordable cost of living
- βHighly educated population
- βExcellent broadband internet access
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
18%
18β34
31%
35β54
29%
55β64
10%
65+
11%
Key Facts
- Population
- 235,845
- Median Income
- $137,387
- Median Rent
- $2,227
- Median Home Value
- $833,300
- Median Age
- 35.3
- Homeownership
- 42%
- Broadband Access
- 94%
- Avg Commute
- 30 min
Nearby Cities
- Alexandria7 km
- Richmond153 km
- Newport News207 km
- Hampton215 km
- Norfolk230 km
Featured In Rankings
- #14Most Livable Cities in America (2026)
- #19Cities with the Highest Incomes (2026)
- #21Best Cities for Software Developers (2026)
- #22Best Cities for Tech Workers (2026)
- #16Best Cities for Lawyers (2026)
- #17Best Cities for Business Managers (2026)
- #20Best Cities for Accountants (2026)
- #20Best Cities for Marketing Professionals (2026)
Other Cities in Virginia
- Norfolk236,973
- Richmond227,171
- Chesapeake249,377
- Newport News185,118
- Alexandria157,594
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 68
- Educational Attainment
- 95
- Crime & Safety
- β
- Weather
- β