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

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Arlington 12,454 17,970 23,629 25,558

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 1,451
5-9 1,500
10-14 1,522
15-19 1,639
20-24 1,473
25-29 1,554
30-34 1,717
35-39 1,616
40-44 1,711
45-49 1,491
50-54 1,388
55-59 1,434
60-64 1,339
65-69 1,224
70-74 935
75-79 762
80-84 469
85+ 404
18+ 18,124
Median Age 38

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

Arlington 2026
Total 23,629.00
White Alone 74.09%
Black Alone 1.58%
American Indian Alone 1.63%
Asian Alone 4.3%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.6%
Some Other Race 5.93%
Two or More Races 11.87%
Hispanic Origin 13.76%
Diversity Index 56.60

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

Arlington 2026 - 2031
Population 1.58%
Households 1.62%
Families 1.57%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 3%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 4,514 6,584 8,769 9,503
Housing Units 4,760 6,955 9,410 10,067
Owner Occupied Units 5,162 5,629
Renter Occupied Units 3,607 3,874
Vacant Units 641 564

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

Arlington 2026 2031
Median Home Value $644,385 $737,130
Average Home Value $670,977 $821,631
<$50,000 176 86
$50,000 - $99,999 12 2
$100,000 - $149,999 6 0
$150,000 - $199,999 43 0
$200,000 - $249,999 41 2
$250,000 - $299,999 100 12
$300,000 - $399,999 268 42
$400,000 - $499,999 423 174
$500,000 - $749,999 2,618 2,632
$1,000,000 + 349 710

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 540
2000-2009 2,321
1990-1999 2,501
1980-1989 845
1970-1979 688
1960-1969 248
1950-1959 325
1940-1949 221
1939 or Before 358

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Income

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Income

Arlington 2026 2031
Median Household $100,972 $115,439
Average Household $130,066 $149,156
Per Capita $48,345 $55,532

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

Arlington 2026
<$15,000 505
$15,000 - $24,999 383
$25,000 - $34,999 380
$35,000 - $49,999 764
$50,000 - $74,999 1,121
$75,000 - $99,999 1,182
$100,000 - $149,999 1,774
$150,000 - $199,999 1,202
$200,000+ 1,458

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 9,950
In-County Residents 8,502
Out-of-County Residents 1,412
Drive Alone 7,382
Carpooled 1,022
Public Transport 117
Work at Home 1,182
Motorcycle 7
Bicycle 41
Walked 160
Other 39
Less than 5 minutes 346
5-9 minutes 714
10-14 minutes 854
15-19 minutes 981
20-24 minutes 1,006
25-29 minutes 457
30-34 minutes 1,671
35-39 minutes 459
40-44 minutes 371
45-59 minutes 726
60-89 minutes 860
90+ minutes 323
Average Travel Time 30

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 12,843
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 6
Mining 0
Utilities 50
Construction 1,183
Manufacturing 2,062
Wholesale Trade 214
   
Retail Trade 2,564
   
Transportation/Warehouse 526
Information 40
   
Finance & Insurance 244
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 424
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 336
Legal Services 53
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 7
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 90
Educational Services 790
HealthCare/Social Assist 2,079
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 171
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 953
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 617
Auto Repair/Maintenance 154
Public Administration Emp 484

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

Arlington 2026
<9th Grade 474
Some High School 837
GED 758
Graduated High School 4,368
Some College/No Degree 3,671
Associates Degree 2,227
Bachelor's Degree 2,629
Graduate Degree 1,080

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 1,110
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 2
Mining Bus 0
Utilities Bus 3
Construction Bus 107
Manufacturing Bus 93
Wholesale Trade Bus 32
   
Retail Trade Bus 154
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 40
Information Bus 9
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 39
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 64
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 61
Legal Services Bus 10
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 21
Educational Services Bus 24
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 163
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 18
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 88
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 147
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 26
Public Administration Bus 25

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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