Arlington County
An epicenter of innovation, Arlington is home to many of the fastest-growing, most innovative companies in the nation. This world-class, urban community is known for its close proximity to downtown Washington, D.C., its unique, transit-oriented urban villages and its unparalleled workforce of recent graduates and young professionals.
Demographics | Housing | Schools | Transportation | Attractions | Taxes
Demographics
| Land Area | 26 Square Miles |
| Population | 227,430 |
| Median Age | 35.2 |
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Housing
| Number of Households | 107,616 |
| Average Household Income | $149,515 |
| Average Home Sold Price | $742,355 |
| Average Detached Home Sold Price | $1,017,215 |
- Arlington New Resident Welcome Kit
- Arlington New Resident Checklist
- Arlington Vehicle Registration
- Arlington Neighborhood Guide and Information
Schools
| School Enrollment | 27,018 |
| Graduation Rate | 92.2% |
| Average SAT Score | 1191 |
| Cost Invested Per Pupil | $19,348 |
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- Arlington Public Schools Main Page
- Arlington Public Schools Boundaries Map/ School Locator
- Registering Your Student in APS
- Child Care Resources
Transportation
Arlington’s central location offers unparalleled accessibility to the Washington, D.C. region. Whether choosing to walk, drive, bike, Metro, bus or rideshare, convenience is key in Arlington.
- 11 Metrorail stations
- 325 area Metrobus routes
- 17 ART bus routes
- 92 Capital Bikeshare stations
- 100 Miles of biking, walking and jogging trails
- Numerous e-scooter providers
- Uber, Lyft and numerous taxi companies
- Reagan National Airport
Attractions
Arlington County Parks and Recreation | Theodore Roosevelt Island Park | Mount Vernon Trail | Gravelly Point Park | Ballston Quarter | Fashion Center at Pentagon City | The Village at Shirlington | Signature Theatre | Arlington National Cemetery | U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
Taxes
| State Income Tax (VA) | 5.75% |
| Real Property Tax Rate | $1.006 per $100 Assessed Value |
| Vehicle Tax | $5.000 per $100 Assessed Value |
| Sales Tax (Combined State and Local) | 6.0% |
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