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Arlington, a Snohomish County city with a small-town feel
Arlington is a small Snohomish County city of close to 20,000 people, about than 50 miles north of Seattle. It has a small-town suburban feel with proximity to both city and rural benefits. “You can get away from the hustle and bustle and have less traffic but still have easy access to shopping, amenities, trails and outdoor recreation," says Amanda Wood, a Realtor with Keller Williams North Seattle.
The natural surroundings are a highlight of the area. "You can go from being waterfront at the coast one moment, to being in the mountains in the next," says Zach Hensrude, president and designated Broker at Re/Max Elite. Downtown Arlington is about 14 miles east of Puget Sound's Port Susan, which has beaches and recreational sites like Kayak Point Regional County Park. The city is set in the Cascade Mountains foothills, with views of Mount Rainier and Mount Pilchuck.
Cast out a line on the Stillaguamish River in Arlington Heights.
Catch a flick at the beautifully restored Olympic Theater in Arlington.
Find a hidden treasure at Sassafras Vintage & Gifts in Arlington.
The Stillaguamish River and the Centennial Trail are Arlington's great outdoors attractions.
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Cascades Foothills scenery, parks, trails and events
Arlington, designated a Tree City in 2003, has more than a dozen parks. Some standouts are the Arlington Rotary Disc Golf Course, the Arlington Skate Park and Haller Park, which has a splash pad. Haller Park hosts several events, including the 4th of July celebration which features the Great Stilly Duck Dash, with rubber ducks racing on the Stillaguamish River. Hikers, cyclists and equestrians enjoy various trails around the city. The Centennial Trail passes through Arlington on its 30-mile route from the Skagit County line to the City of Snohomish. The Portage Creek Wildlife Reserve and the Country Charm Conservation Area each offer over 100 acres of preserved open space and wildlife habitats.
Arlington Heights' Twin Rivers Park features a wooded disc golf course.
Haller Park in Arlington has play areas, trails, a water park and sidewalk art.
Go for a bike ride or walk on the Centennial Trail that runs through Arlington.
Country Charm Conservation Area is home to acres of wild area on the outskirts of Arlington.
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Shopping in Old Town, Smokey Point or the outlets
Olympic Avenue is the main street through the walkable, historical district of Old Town Arlington. “It’s very family oriented with a lot of small, family owned businesses," Wood says. Old Town is known for cafes, diners, boutiques and antique stores. Arlington Hometown Holidays is held here during December and includes a carousel, Ferris wheel and a covered, outdoor ice-skating rink.
Arlington has a variety of grocery store options, including Safeway and Grocery Outlet. Smokey Point, a neighboring area along the I-5 corridor, has Lakewood Crossing shopping center and an assortment of national brands. According to Hensrude, Smokey Point is known for having more big-box stores than central Arlington. About 10 miles southwest of Arlington, right off I-5, is the Seattle Premium Outlets, with over 120 stores and restaurants.
The Stilly Diner near Arlington Heights is a local hotspot for American diner cuisine.
Walker's Coffee offers a quick, tasty cup of caffeine for Smokey Point residents.
Hometown Holidays in Old Town Arlington is great family fun in the month of December.
Shop 'til you drop at The Seattle Premium Outlets near West Arlington.
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Arlington's transportation features, jobs and commuting
Major roads in the city include state routes 9 and 530, with Interstate 5 meeting 530 about 4 miles west of downtown Arlington. Via I-5, it's about a 45-mile drive to Seattle, though Hensrude says more people would commute to Everett, about 24 miles south. Also part of Snohomish County, Everett is known for jobs in health care and aerospace, such as those with the Boeing Company. People working in Arlington may be based at the Amazon distribution center, an aircraft manufacturer at the airport or one of the industrial parks, the number of which have increased in recent years. To the north, Skagit County has more industrial offerings.
Community Transit buses travel throughout Arlington and the Smokey Point Transit Center is a convenient hub. The Arlington Municipal Airport is a general aviation facility and site for aircraft manufacturing businesses. Everett's Seattle Paine Field International Airport, also called Paine Field and Snohomish County Airport, is served by Alaska Airlines. For flights on other major airlines, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, known as Sea-Tac, is about 60 miles south of Arlington.
Arlington's homes: from manufactured to million-dollar
Arlington's average sales price over 12 months — about $690,000 in late 2024 — was up 9% over the preceding year. The median price of $627,000 is about $200,000 higher than the national average.
There's a broad mix of housing styles in Arlington, and among those, there are spacious contemporaries, ranch-style homes and vintage Craftsmans, some of which are in Old Town Arlington. Among the new construction, there's the Bridgemont community on the east side, with contemporary single-family homes from the mid-$800,000s and up. Around the public Gleneagle Golf Course, these are larger, traditional homes with multicar garages. Million-dollar homes in Arlington generally range from 2,000 to 4,500 square feet.
Though single-family homes are most common, there also are townhouses, condominiums and manufactured homes, which are at the low-end of the price range: typically, less than $100,000. Arlington Heights, northeast of the city, stands out as a more secluded area for more rural living with opportunities to own larger parcels of land.
Ranch-style homes can be spotted throughout Arlington Heights.
Beautiful craftsmen homes are a popular choice in West Arlington.
Contemporary homes surrounded by nature are highly sought after in West Arlington.
Arlington Heights has beautiful traditional homes with large, equestrian-style plots.
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Public schools include Arlington High and choice school Weston High
The Arlington Public Schools district earns an overall B grade from Niche and has about 5,500 students. Most students graduate from Arlington High School (AHS), which features an agriculture building, a sports medicine lab and numerous extracurricular activities. Each year, the Stilly Cup, named for the Stillaguamish River, reignites the football rivalry between Arlington and Stanwood High. Arlington High's state-of-the-art Byrnes Performing Arts Center showcases student productions and hosts other performances and events. Weston High School, an application-based choice school, offers an alternative learning program with a different type of class credit system.
Cougar Creek Elementary School provides an excellent education for a better tomorrow.
Post Middle School offers an exceptional education and sports programs.
Weston High School prepares students for graduation and beyond.
Arlington High is rated a B+ overall by Niche.
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Weather west of the Cascades, crime data for the city
Arlington has relatively mild seasonal variations, though precipitation can be higher than elsewhere in the state. Generally, locations west of the Cascade Mountains tend to be cooler and wetter than those on the east. Summers can be warm, but the influence of the coast and the mountains keep temperatures moderate.
FBI data shows the city’s crime violent crime rate at the end of 2023 was about 32% higher than the statewide rate, but in step with the national rate. The property crime rate was about 18% lower in Arlington than in the state overall, though about 12% higher than seen nationwide.
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On average, homes in Arlington, WA sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Arlington, WA over the last 12 months is $645,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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The rural community of Arlington Heights lies northeast of the city of Arlington, between the two forks of the Stillaguamish River and the Cascade Range foothills. This census-designated place has fewer than 3,000 people spread over roughly 8 square miles. "It's beautiful out there," says Zach Hensrude, managing broker with Re/Max Elite. "Snohomish County is a great place to live. You can be moments away from the Sound or a summit." He says another plus is that Arlington Heights' rural setting is close to the amenities of Arlington and Smokey Point.
Its mountain- and river-adjacent location makes Arlington Heights an ideal spot for those who love the outdoors. "It's this idea that you're in such a unique area that you have the beauty of coastal and territorial mountain areas in reach. Arlington Heights really offers that. It's not too far from the river but still minutes away from great hiking trails," Hensrude says. Multiple green spaces, including River Meadows County Park, set along the river's south fork, offer access to the Stillaguamish. This park remains largely undeveloped thanks to historical protection acts, though it offers non-utility campsites and yurts for rent. Farther north along the river is Country Charm Conservation Area, whose 100 acres are prime for viewing wildlife, including herons, raccoons, beavers and salmon. Meanwhile, Twin Rivers Snohomish County Park marks the river forks' convergence and features a wooded disc golf course and two baseball diamonds.
Privacy is perhaps Arlington Heights' greatest residential commodity, with many homes settled on generous plots of forest and farmland. "With more rural living, there's the opportunity to have more land," Hensrude says. Seclusion and privacy are advantages of living in Arlington Heights, as even the smallest lots are typically over an acre. Additionally, the CAP Index crime score for Arlington Heights is a 1 out of 10. Ramblers built in the 1970s through the '80s typically cost $625,000 to $850,000. Contemporary homes from the 1990s and later are priced from $725,000 to $925,000. A renovated vintage home with over 5,300 square feet can sell for $1.2 million; an equestrian facility on over 20 acres for over $2 million.
Public schools include Eagle Creek Elementary School and Post Middle School, which have B grades from Niche. Arlington High School, with a B-plus, battles rival Stanwood High for the annual Stilly Cup, a behemoth football event named after the river. Arlington High's facilities include a sports medicine lab and an agriculture building.
State Routes 9 and 530 are major roads in the area, and it's less than 10 miles to Interstate 5, which runs west of Arlington Heights. Via I-5, it's about a 45-mile drive to Seattle. "It's quite a jaunt to Seattle," Hensrude says. "Instead, I would say people are commuting to Everett, which has a large aerospace sector." Everett is about 24 miles south. "Or they'd go up into Skagit County, just north. It's another community that has some more industrial companies." With an increase in industrial parks, Arlington is poised to house more companies and offer closer work opportunities. Some Community Transit bus stops are located along Arlington-Darrington Road, and Arlington includes the Smokey Point Transit Center. The city also is home to the Arlington Municipal Airport, a general aviation facility. For major airlines, people can travel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Sea-Tac.
It's less than a 5-mile drive to downtown Arlington and 10 miles to Smokey Point. "As far as one being more appealing than the other, a larger number of the big-box stores and larger anchor tenants are in Smokey Point," Hensrude says. Smokey Point is home to Lakewood Crossing shopping center, Costco, Target, Best Buy and more. In contrast, Hensrude says Arlington has more of a small-town feel. Businesses include mom-and-pop shops and boutiques. Arlington Pickers antique store, Flowers By George Inc., and The Yarn Outfitter are some Arlington establishments. The Stilly Diner is a breakfast and lunch spot known for its country-fried steak, burgers and sandwiches. A few doors down, Bistro San Martin serves world-inspired regional cuisine made with seasonal ingredients. Arlington's grocers include Safeway and the Grocery Outlet.
Arlington Skyfest, held in August at Arlington Municipal Airport, includes an airshow, aircraft and classic car show and a family friendly tailgate. Free airplane rides are offered for ages 8 through 17. Events held in Arlington parks include the annual 4th of July celebration with the Great Stilly Duck Dash, a rubber duck race down the river that fundraises for the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. Also in July, the Arlington Street Fair, organized by the Downtown Arlington Business Association, is held over three days and has more than 200 vendors. Pioneer Day, hosted by the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, shows off the area's history and agricultural heritage.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Arlington Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
21,184
Median Age
38
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$92,429
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$108,486
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
23.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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