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Moving to Arlington VA 22206?

Everything you need to know before moving to Arlington VA 22206. Is Arlington VA safe? Is Arlington VA a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 22206: Arlington, VA at a Glance

Arlington County

People & Housing in Arlington VA

Is Arlington VA a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 22206 home.

Suburban

Population

20,553

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

36 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Upper Income

Median Household Income

$130,772

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Expensive

Median Home Value

$549,100

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$2,243 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Mixed Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.3%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Highly Educated

Bachelor's or Higher

78.6%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Normal Commute

Mean Commute

29 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Arlington VA

Is Arlington VA safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 22206.

Moderate

Violent Crime Rate

2.1 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Property Crime Rate

13.6 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Overall Crime Rate

23 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Arlington County Police Department. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Arlington VA

Moving to Arlington VA 22206? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Founding Farmers DC

4.5(23,090 reviews)· $$

American

1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW #3607, Washington, DC 20006, USA

Must Visit

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.6(20,188 reviews)· $$

American

675 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

The Hamilton

4.5(10,154 reviews)· $$

American

600 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

L'Enfant Plaza

4.2(9,911 reviews)

Italian

429 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA

Founding Farmers Fishers & Bakers

4.3(6,769 reviews)· $$

American

The Washington, Harbour at The Georgetown Waterfront, 3000 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Must Visit

maman

4.8(5,250 reviews)· $$

French

1353 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Schools Near Arlington VA

Moving to Arlington VA 22206? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

85elementary24middle18highwithin 5 miles · 108 public · 49 private

Abingdon Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.3 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3035 S Abingdon St, Arlington, VA, 22206

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Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.5 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3500 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA, 22206

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Charles Barrett Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.7 mi away

Grades PK to 05

1115 Martha Custis Dr, Alexandria, VA, 22302

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Claremont Immersion

Public

Elementary· 0.9 mi away

Grades PK to 05

4700 S. Chesterfield Rd., Arlington, VA, 22206

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WEST ALEX GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI

Private

Elementary· 0.9 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 13 students

3475 N BEAUREGARD ST STE 301, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22302

BLESSED SACRAMENT GRADE SCHOOL & EARLY CHILDHOOD C

Private

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

· Catholic· 252 students

1417 W BRADDOCK RD, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22302

Randolph Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 05

1306 S Quincy St, Arlington, VA, 22204

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EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL

Private

High· 1.2 mi away

· Other religious· 467 students

1200 N QUAKER LN, ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22302

Wakefield High

Public

High· 1.2 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA, 22206

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Gunston Middle

Public

Middle· 1.2 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA, 22206

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Oakridge Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.3 mi away

Grades PK to 05

1414 24th St S, Arlington, VA, 22202

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Alexandria City High

Public

High· 1.3 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

3330 King St, Alexandria, VA, 22302

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Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Arlington VA

Is Arlington VA safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

7 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

7.6 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

58 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

10.4 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

204 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Arlington VA (3-yr avg)

Moving to Arlington VA 22206? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

86.3°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

31.3°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Wet

Annual Rainfall

47.2"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.2"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

67.2°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.4°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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