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

Population2000201020252030
Arlington12,46417,98423,28325,504

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-41,408
5-91,453
10-141,557
15-191,687
20-241,453
25-291,549
30-341,674
35-391,590
40-441,622
45-491,526
50-541,375
55-591,423
60-641,310
65-691,176
70-74932
75-79750
80-84415
85+383
18+17,796
Median Age38

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Arlington2025
Total23,283.00
White Alone74.95%
Black Alone1.48%
American Indian Alone1.62%
Asian Alone4.11%
Pacific Islander Alone0.56%
Some Other Race5.79%
Two or More Races11.49%
Hispanic Origin13.28%
Diversity Index55.30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Arlington2025 - 2030
Population1.84%
Households1.83%
Families1.73%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households4,5176,5898,6189,436
Housing Units4,7636,9609,22910,043
Owner Occupied Units5,2865,875
Renter Occupied Units3,3323,561
Vacant Units611607

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Arlington20252030
Median Home Value$640,195$721,737
Average Home Value$664,962$801,929
<$50,00020398
$50,000 - $99,9993115
$100,000 - $149,99970
$150,000 - $199,999490
$200,000 - $249,999486
$250,000 - $299,99911018
$300,000 - $399,99927663
$400,000 - $499,999452223
$500,000 - $749,9992,6162,835
$1,000,000 +371713

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later565
2000-20092,263
1990-19992,269
1980-1989857
1970-1979790
1960-1969215
1950-1959422
1940-1949229
1939 or Before394

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Arlington20252030
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

Arlington2025
<$15,000481
$15,000 - $24,999425
$25,000 - $34,999452
$35,000 - $49,999680
$50,000 - $74,9991,143
$75,000 - $99,9991,115
$100,000 - $149,9991,861
$150,000 - $199,9991,193
$200,000+1,268

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+9,781
In-County Residents8,340
Out-of-County Residents1,396
Drive Alone7,212
Carpooled1,210
Public Transport80
Work at Home1,088
Motorcycle7
Bicycle16
Walked145
Other23
Less than 5 minutes329
5-9 minutes774
10-14 minutes814
15-19 minutes931
20-24 minutes944
25-29 minutes449
30-34 minutes1,666
35-39 minutes449
40-44 minutes395
45-59 minutes907
60-89 minutes680
90+ minutes355
Average Travel Time30

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees13,146
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt6
Mining0
Utilities42
Construction985
Manufacturing2,231
Wholesale Trade333
  
Retail Trade2,682
  
Transportation/Warehouse440
Information60
  
Finance & Insurance250
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing414
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv346
Legal Services38
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt82
Educational Services791
HealthCare/Social Assist2,360
Arts/Entertainment/Rec157
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs889
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin535
Auto Repair/Maintenance130
Public Administration Emp533

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Arlington2025
<9th Grade402
Some High School787
GED788
Graduated High School4,320
Some College/No Degree3,878
Associates Degree1,990
Bachelor's Degree2,562
Graduate Degree998

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,089
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus2
Construction Bus98
Manufacturing Bus94
Wholesale Trade Bus35
  
Retail Trade Bus154
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus38
Information Bus7
  
Finance & Insurance Bus40
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus61
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus62
Legal Services Bus9
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus19
Educational Services Bus25
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus165
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus15
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus86
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus141
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus26
Public Administration Bus26

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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