Arlington County , Virginia

Population: 235,463 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $140,160 Home $864,800 Rent $2,275/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Arlington County reads as a high-earning suburban market. Median household income of $140,160 runs roughly 88% above the national figure, 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, and home values of $865,000 reflect both factors.

$140,160
Median Income
household
$864,800
Home Value
median
$2,275/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $140,160
Per Capita Income $88,024
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Median Home Value $864,800
Median Gross Rent $2,275/mo
Owner Occupied 41.8%
Renter Occupied 58.2%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 235,463
Median Age 35.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 77.1%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

25.3%
Obesity
8.0%
Diabetes
7.0%
Smoking
27.2%
High Blood Pressure
14.8%
No Physical Activity
20.6%
Depression
28.3%
Insufficient Sleep
77.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 66.8  ·  67th national percentile

🌊 Flood
41.60
🌪️ Tornado
44.15
🌀 Hurricane
80.43
🔥 Wildfire
5.73
❄️ Winter Storm
84.31
🌍 Earthquake
73.03
☀️ Drought
17.97

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