Living in Arlington County, Virginia

Arlington County is a county in Virginia with a population of around 229,164, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA metro area.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,533/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $761K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 45°F) and hot summers (highs around 83°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has wildfire risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Arlington County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a highly educated workforce (75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.