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Arlington Heights

Washington · 2,727 residents · 8.4 sq mi
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Arlington Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,244. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $751,100. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,727
+9%since 2000
from 2,510 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
325 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+23%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K2000201020202024Arlington Heights
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,244
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,518 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,252
+123%since 2000
from $22,107 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+44%since 2010
from 0.268 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$751,100
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+78%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,374)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(2,349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(102)
Asian1.7%(46)
Other8.4%(230)
Diversity Score31.2%(850)
Diversity Score
31
+345%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arlington Heights, Washington?

Arlington Heights, Washington has about 2,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arlington Heights, Washington?

The typical household in Arlington Heights, Washington earns about $127,244 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arlington Heights, Washington expensive?

In Arlington Heights, Washington, the median home is worth about $751,100.

How educated are people in Arlington Heights, Washington?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Arlington Heights, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arlington Heights, Washington?

About 3.4% of people in Arlington Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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