Arlington, Virginia
Arlington profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Arlington is a geographic entity located in Arlington County, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 236,254. The land area covers 26.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 236,254 | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 112,027 | ±978 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 121,970 | ±99 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 112,027 | ±978 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 9,943 | ±989 |
| Median Home Value | $895,000 | ±$16,854 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,322 | ±$26 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $142,114 | ±$3,551 |
| Per Capita Income | $90,786 | ±$1,921 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | ±0.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 17,249 | ±1,523 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±0.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 145,078 | ±1,069 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 239,807 (2024)
ID: 176669
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CPHD-NSD
2100 CLARENDON BLVD, STE 700, ARLINGTON VA 22201
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | 09-12 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA | |
| Regular School Arlington | PK-05 | Arlington, VA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1701 NORTH GEORGE MASON DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA, 22205 |
(703) 558-5000
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Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Lafayette-Arlington
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College Vocational | 0.6 mi away | 671 North Glebe Road, Suite 1280, Arlington, VA, 22203-2137 |
8778928332
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CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 1015 N QUINCY ST, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201 |
(703) 228-5990
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Strayer University-Virginia
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College | 1.2 mi away | 2121 15th Street N, Arlington, VA, 22201 |
8774457180
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THE TRUCK
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 1015 N QUINCY ST, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201 |
(703) 228-5990
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University of Management and Technology
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College | 2.0 mi away | 1901 Fort Myer Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA, 22209-1609 |
7035160035
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COLUMBIA PIKE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 816 SOUTH WALTER REED DR, ARLINGTON, VA, 22204 |
(703) 228-5710
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Marymount University
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College | 2.4 mi away | 2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, 22207-4299 |
7035225600
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COURTHOUSE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 2100 CLARENDON BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA, 22201 |
(703) 228-3352
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Pardee RAND Graduate School - Virginia
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College | 2.4 mi away | 1200 South Hayes Street, Arlington, VA, 22202-5050 | — |
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WASHINGTON REAGAN AP, VA US, located 4.1 miles from Arlington. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.8° | 30.1° | 37.5° | 2.86" | 4.9" |
| February | 48.3° | 31.8° | 40.0° | 2.62" | 5.0" |
| March | 56.5° | 38.6° | 47.6° | 3.50" | 2.0" |
| April | 68.0° | 48.4° | 58.2° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.5° | 58.0° | 67.2° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.1° | 67.5° | 76.3° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.6° | 72.4° | 81.0° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.8° | 71.0° | 79.4° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.7° | 64.1° | 72.4° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.4° | 52.2° | 60.8° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| November | 58.2° | 41.6° | 49.9° | 2.91" | 0.1" |
| December | 48.8° | 34.5° | 41.7° | 3.41" | 1.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington CDP | CDP | 0.0 mi | — |
| Seven Corners CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Bailey's Crossroads CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Lake Barcroft CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Falls Church city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Alexandria city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5101390072. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.