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VA area data

Arlington, VA

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Arlington.

Population: 235,798 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Arlington, VA is $845,029 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $900,257 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,009/month. 42 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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$845,029

Typical home value

+1.3%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$845,029
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+9.0%
10-year appreciation
+36.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$849,834
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
$900,257
Median list price
$850,050
Median price per sqft
$512
1-year sale-price change
+13.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
667
For-sale inventory
634
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
581
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
232

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,009/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
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
42
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
6
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
Long Branch Elementary, Washington-Liberty High, Innovation Elementary, Arlington Science Focus School, 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 (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
218
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
56.6°F
Average high
66.3°F
Average low
46.7°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
Annual snowfall
6.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
291
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
287,469
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
198,996

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Island (1 mi)
National parks include
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Island, LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Airports within 30 mi
29
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 a typical ZIP here
59
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)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
533
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
1974
Housing built before 1970
47.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,845
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
88.3%

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

ArlingtonState medianUS median
Typical home value$845,029$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$900,257$380,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$3,009/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,845$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 Arlington, VA?
$845,029.
What is the median sale price in Arlington, VA?
$900,257.
How long do homes take to sell in Arlington, VA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Arlington, VA?
Typical rent: $3,009/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Arlington, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Arlington, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 218 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 Arlington, VA?
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 Arlington, VA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Arlington, VA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve Arlington, VA?
42 schools (25 elementary, 6 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Arlington, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Arlington, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Arlington, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Arlington

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