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Arlington, Washington

city · Snohomish County

At a glance

21,095
Population
$538,800
Median home value (all homes)
78% above U.S. median
$664,068
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,905/mo
Median rent
41% above U.S. median
$88,231
Median household income
12% above U.S. median
29.9 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
56.87%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 125 — 25% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing95% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities10% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost51% above
For business: Washington is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates20.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Arlington Economic Development
The Department of Community & Economic Development is responsible for the efforts to support business development while enhancing the quality of life in the community. We have successfully streamlined review and permitting, and reduced approval time in order to expedite quality developments.
state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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