About Arlington, Virginia

Arlington is one of the wealthiest communities in the United States, situated directly across the Potomac from Washington, D.C. The Pentagon, Amazon's HQ2, and countless defense contractors and consulting firms drive extraordinarily high incomes. Arlington's per-capita income consistently ranks among the highest nationally. Virginia's moderate income tax rates and Arlington's excellent transit access via Metro make it a magnet for federal workers and lobbyists. Ballston, Clarendon, and Rosslyn are dense urban corridors with high-earning residents, while even the more modest neighborhoods command premium prices. The area's income data reflects an exceptionally prosperous community tied to government spending.