Arlington

Arlington

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

Total Population

23,629

Population
Growth Rate

1.58%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

56.600

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

8,769

Total Housing Units

9,410


Owner Occupied

5,162

Renter Occupied

3,607

Vacant

641

Median Home Value

$644,385


Average Home Value

$670,977

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.81%

Income Projection

Median Household

$100,972 $115,439


Average Household

$130,066 $149,156


Per Capita

$48,345 $55,532

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

1,110

Total Employed

12,843

Workers 16+

9,950

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

154

Employed

2,564

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

163

Employed

2,079

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

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Businesses

93

Employed

2,062

2026 Construction Businesses

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Businesses

107

Employed

1,183

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

88

Employed

953

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

82

Employed

836

Some
High School

837

Graduated
High School

4,368

Associates
Degree

2,227

Bachelor's
Degree

2,629

Graduate
Degree

1,080

Average Commute Time

30 min.



Resident Commuters

8,502

Non-Resident Commuters

1,412

Drive Alone

7,382

Carpooled

1,022

Public

117

Work At Home

1,182

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09