Arlington

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arlington waWhile maintaining its small town atmosphere in a rural setting, Arlington is conveniently located near larger metropolitan interests.  

The city welcomes economic development that complements the City’s exceptional quality of life.  The community is exceptional for its public school system and recreation opportunities.

Adjacent to I-5 and easy access to the Seattle metropolitan area, Arlington offers industrial, commercial and retail operations close to residential areas.  Arlington boasts an unusually high jobs-to-population ratio and is home to a wide variety of manufacturing, construction and technology businesses. The Arlington Airport, owned by the City, is one of the state’s premier general aviation airports.

Smokey Point is a business community located in southwest Arlington that is a rapidly growing commercial and retail area serving Arlington and the City of Marysville. The locale also boasts a growing number of residential neighborhoods and golf courses.

Hiking, boating, and fishing with picnic facilities in the midst of those areas. The Arlington Airport is the site of the annual Northwest EAA Fly-In, attracting over 50,000 visitors from throughout the United States and Canada.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett: 15 min
    • South Everett: 25 min
    • Bellevue: 1 hr
  • Skiing: 1 hour
  • Boating: 5 mins – 3.5 hours

K-12 School District

Arlington School District

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Population

Total Population

23,283

Population
Growth Rate

1.84%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

55.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

8,618

Total Housing Units

9,229


Owner Occupied

5,286

Renter Occupied

3,332

Vacant

611

Median Home Value

$640,195


Average Home Value

$664,962

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.53%

Income Projection

Median Household

$100,284 $117,053


Average Household

$125,617 $142,436


Per Capita

$46,512 $52,713

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,089

Total Employed

13,146

Workers 16+

9,781

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

154

Employed

2,682

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

165

Employed

2,360

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

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Businesses

94

Employed

2,231

2025 Construction Businesses

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Businesses

98

Employed

985

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

86

Employed

889

2025 Motor Vehicles / Parts Dealers

N

Businesses

26

Employed

832

Some
High School

787

Graduated
High School

4,320

Associates
Degree

1,990

Bachelor's
Degree

2,562

Graduate
Degree

998

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

8,340

Non-Resident Commuters

1,396

Drive Alone

7,212

Carpooled

1,210

Public

80

Work At Home

1,088

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25