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

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Arlington 12,464 17,984 23,283 25,504

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population 2025
0-4 1,408
5-9 1,453
10-14 1,557
15-19 1,687
20-24 1,453
25-29 1,549
30-34 1,674
35-39 1,590
40-44 1,622
45-49 1,526
50-54 1,375
55-59 1,423
60-64 1,310
65-69 1,176
70-74 932
75-79 750
80-84 415
85+ 383
18+ 17,796
Median Age 38

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Arlington 2025
Total 23,283.00
White Alone 74.95%
Black Alone 1.48%
American Indian Alone 1.62%
Asian Alone 4.11%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.56%
Some Other Race 5.79%
Two or More Races 11.49%
Hispanic Origin 13.28%
Diversity Index 55.30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Arlington 2025 - 2030
Population 1.84%
Households 1.83%
Families 1.73%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2025 2030
Households 4,517 6,589 8,618 9,436
Housing Units 4,763 6,960 9,229 10,043
Owner Occupied Units 5,286 5,875
Renter Occupied Units 3,332 3,561
Vacant Units 611 607

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Arlington 2025 2030
Median Home Value $640,195 $721,737
Average Home Value $664,962 $801,929
<$50,000 203 98
$50,000 - $99,999 31 15
$100,000 - $149,999 7 0
$150,000 - $199,999 49 0
$200,000 - $249,999 48 6
$250,000 - $299,999 110 18
$300,000 - $399,999 276 63
$400,000 - $499,999 452 223
$500,000 - $749,999 2,616 2,835
$1,000,000 + 371 713

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 565
2000-2009 2,263
1990-1999 2,269
1980-1989 857
1970-1979 790
1960-1969 215
1950-1959 422
1940-1949 229
1939 or Before 394

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Arlington 2025 2030
Median Household $100,284 $117,053
Average Household $125,617 $142,436
Per Capita $46,512 $52,713

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Arlington 2025
<$15,000 481
$15,000 - $24,999 425
$25,000 - $34,999 452
$35,000 - $49,999 680
$50,000 - $74,999 1,143
$75,000 - $99,999 1,115
$100,000 - $149,999 1,861
$150,000 - $199,999 1,193
$200,000+ 1,268

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 9,781
In-County Residents 8,340
Out-of-County Residents 1,396
Drive Alone 7,212
Carpooled 1,210
Public Transport 80
Work at Home 1,088
Motorcycle 7
Bicycle 16
Walked 145
Other 23
Less than 5 minutes 329
5-9 minutes 774
10-14 minutes 814
15-19 minutes 931
20-24 minutes 944
25-29 minutes 449
30-34 minutes 1,666
35-39 minutes 449
40-44 minutes 395
45-59 minutes 907
60-89 minutes 680
90+ minutes 355
Average Travel Time 30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 13,146
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 6
Mining 0
Utilities 42
Construction 985
Manufacturing 2,231
Wholesale Trade 333
   
Retail Trade 2,682
   
Transportation/Warehouse 440
Information 60
   
Finance & Insurance 250
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 414
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 346
Legal Services 38
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 82
Educational Services 791
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,360
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 157
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 889
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 535
Auto Repair/Maintenance 130
Public Administration Emp 533

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Arlington 2025
<9th Grade 402
Some High School 787
GED 788
Graduated High School 4,320
Some College/No Degree 3,878
Associates Degree 1,990
Bachelor's Degree 2,562
Graduate Degree 998

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,089
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 2
Construction Bus 98
Manufacturing Bus 94
Wholesale Trade Bus 35
   
Retail Trade Bus 154
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 38
Information Bus 7
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 40
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 61
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 62
Legal Services Bus 9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 19
Educational Services Bus 25
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 165
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 15
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 86
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 141
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 26
Public Administration Bus 26

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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