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Arlington
  • City in Virginia
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Arlington

#2 in Best Cities to Live in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Arlington is a city in Virginia with a population of 235,764. Arlington is in Arlington County and is one of the best places to live in Virginia. Living in Arlington offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Arlington there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Arlington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Arlington are highly rated.
    About Arlington...
    Population
    235,764
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $755,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,094
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Top Public Schools Serving Arlington

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      41%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Arlington

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $128,145
    National
    $69,021
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