Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Arlington
Arlington, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,744
Population
21,184
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Enjoy the best of Northwest living
Suburban
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Quaint
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Eclectic
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Growing
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Historic
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Quiet
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Located off of I-5 in northern Snohomish County, Arlington rests alongside the Stillaguamish River in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Arlington’s scenic environment contributes to a broad range of recreational opportunities in addition to numerous parks and athletic complexes. Arlington offers the best of rural and suburban living, with plenty of nearby farms and convenient shopping centers. The many urban amenities of Seattle are just 40 miles south of Arlington as well.
Arlington exudes a small-town feel, especially throughout its vibrant, historic downtown area stretched along Olympic Avenue. The close-knit community in Arlington comes together for a variety of regular events like parades, festivals, car shows, holiday celebrations, and more. Commuting and traveling from Arlington is easy with access to I-5, Route 9, and Arlington Municipal Airport.
Explore the City
Arlington High School is rated a B+ overall by Niche.
Walker's Coffee offers a quick, tasty cup of caffeine for Smokey Point residents.
Arlington residents head to Music in the Park at Legion Memorial Park for summer time fun.
Cast out a line on the Stillaguamish River in Arlington Heights.
Arlington Heights has beautiful traditional homes with large, equestrian-style plots.
The Stilly Diner near Arlington Heights is a local hotspot for American diner cuisine.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,429
Average: $108,486
Education
4,394
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,218
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Arlington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Arlington, WA is $1,507 for a studio, $1,744 for one bedroom, $2,029 for two bedrooms, and $2,222 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arlington has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,744/month
652 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Arlington, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
593 Students
Public
Grades K-5
660 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
551 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
359 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
643 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
589 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,661 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
850 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
46 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wenberg County Park
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.