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Arlington, VA — ZIP 22202

Population: 27,715 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 22202 (Arlington, VA) is $740,935 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $845,365 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,691/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$740,935

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$740,935
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+5.2%
10-year appreciation
+34.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$750,533
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$845,365
Median list price
$730,000
Median price per sqft
$453
1-year sale-price change
+37.5%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,691/mo
1-year rent change
-0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.7 : 1
Schools include
Oakridge Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (3.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.9 in
Annual snowfall
5.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
319
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
130
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
332,870
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
231,573

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac (2 mi)
National parks include
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
67
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
600
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,507 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
30.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,155
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
89.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
142,571
Average weekly wage
$2,547
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,309

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22202State medianUS median
Typical home value$740,935$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$845,365$380,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,691/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,155$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 22202?
$740,935.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22202?
$845,365.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22202?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22202?
Typical rent: $2,691/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22202?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is ZIP 22202 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 22202. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22202?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22202?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22202?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 22202?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 22202 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22202?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22202?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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