Arlington
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Arlington, Virginia is a lively urban community located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Known for its blend of modern city features and historical sites, Arlington boasts a variety of neighborhoods, lively dining and shopping, and access to national monuments.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
393
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.88°, -77.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$4,305
Local Cost
$2,490
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
303 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
111
Coworking
3
Cafes
37
Nightlife
15
Parks
56
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2211.0
Airport
DCA
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 132 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.