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Arlington County, VA market data
How Arlington County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 243,931
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 112,027
- Median household income
- $142,114
- +18.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $895,000
- Jobs located here
- 166,762
- Highest market score
- 90
- Home repair trades, #3 of 2,057 scored counties
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What this means
Arlington County has an estimated 243,931 people and 112,027 households. Population estimates show Arlington County grew 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Arlington County is $142,114, 76% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Arlington County runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (71).
Of the business types scored in Arlington County, home repair companies (90); HVAC and plumbing companies (90); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (89) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #3 of 2,057 scored counties.
Arlington County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for urgent care and walk-in clinics (5.4 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for home repair companies (76% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Arlington County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Arlington County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 90 | #3 of 2,057 | 34 | 3.0 | $13.3M | 546 | 24 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 90 | #8 of 1,707 | 19 | 1.7 | $23.7M | 499 | 16 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 89 | #7 of 1,771 | 53 | 4.7 | $4.3M | 257 | 56 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 89 | #8 of 1,493 | 19 | 1.7 | $12M | 411 | 26 |
| Electricians | 89 | #8 of 1,160 | 6 | 0.5 | $75.1M | 626 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 89 | #13 of 1,485 | 18 | 1.6 | $8.3M | 304 | 17 |
| Pet stores | 88 | #11 of 974 | 11 | 1.0 | $13.6M | 300 | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | 85 | #17 of 1,177 | 9 | 0.8 | $50.1M | 592 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | 85 | #22 of 2,200 | 68 | 6.1 | $2.2M | 250 | 40 |
| Pest control | 84 | #8 of 699 | 6 | 0.5 | $38.1M | 373 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 83 | #30 of 1,422 | 41 | 3.7 | $4.2M | 174 | 22 |
| Chiropractors | 83 | #35 of 1,490 | 39 | 3.5 | $4.4M | 183 | 22 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 82 | #38 of 1,461 | 30 | 2.7 | $5M | 195 | 19 |
| Convenience stores | 82 | #126 of 2,261 | 52 | 4.6 | $16M | 203 | 26 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 81 | #33 of 1,334 | 31 | 2.8 | $4.9M | 244 | 21 |
| House cleaning | 81 | #35 of 847 | 28 | 2.5 | $8.2M | 128 | 30 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 80 | #174 of 2,402 | 124 | 11.1 | $6.7M | 198 | 69 |
| Grocery stores | 79 | #212 of 2,070 | 50 | 4.5 | $16.6M | 179 | 43 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 75 | #126 of 1,302 | 45 | 4.0 | $3.8M | 121 | 15 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 74 | #75 of 887 | 30 | 2.7 | Index only | 190 | 15 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 74 | #165 of 1,656 | 44 | 3.9 | $3.9M | 218 | 144 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 73 | #269 of 2,222 | 112 | 10.0 | $5.4M | 177 | 225 |
| Insurance agencies | 73 | #371 of 2,272 | 54 | 4.8 | $3.5M | 276 | 32 |
| Child care and preschools | 71 | #228 of 1,611 | 64 | 5.7 | $1.5M | 150 | 73 |
| Hair salons | 71 | #251 of 2,339 | 178 | 15.9 | $783K | 182 | 76 |
| Pizza | 71 | #264 of 2,090 | 89 | 7.9 | $6.8M | 134 | 225 |
| Auto repair and car care | 71 | #327 of 2,401 | 115 | 10.3 | $664K | 247 | 52 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 71 | #345 of 2,087 | 121 | 10.8 | $2.5M | 196 | 72 |
| Gas stations | 71 | #359 of 2,358 | 46 | 4.1 | $4.9M | 203 | 34 |
| Home inspectors | 70 | #59 of 415 | 7 | 0.6 | Index only | 121 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 70 | #201 of 1,327 | 8 | 0.7 | $9.5M | 310 | 5 |
| Car washes and detailing | 70 | #222 of 1,451 | 10 | 0.9 | $7.6M | 303 | 5 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 70 | #261 of 1,889 | 99 | 8.8 | $6.1M | 148 | 69 |
| Auto repair shops | 70 | #327 of 2,378 | 82 | 7.3 | $931K | 209 | 36 |
| Tire shops | 69 | #292 of 1,530 | 16 | 1.4 | $4.8M | 191 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #479 of 2,210 | 187 | 16.7 | $1.6M | 183 | 103 |
| Nail salons | 64 | #290 of 1,328 | 56 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 149 | 32 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 64 | #474 of 2,063 | 136 | 12.1 | $4.5M | 120 | 65 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 63 | #523 of 2,385 | 394 | 35.2 | $354K | 166 | 156 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 62 | #513 of 2,088 | 174 | 15.5 | $877K | 132 | 95 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 62 | #672 of 2,405 | 1,289 | 115.1 | $470K | 127 | 541 |
| Barbershops | 61 | #418 of 1,356 | 47 | 4.2 | $3M | 157 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #482 of 1,769 | 104 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 153 | 33 |
| Gyms | 60 | #513 of 1,792 | 98 | 8.7 | $1.6M | 120 | 74 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 60 | #754 of 2,394 | 747 | 66.7 | $229K | 150 | 316 |
| Property management | 56 | #339 of 910 | 29 | 2.6 | Index only | 138 | 104 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #954 of 2,405 | 801 | 71.5 | $757K | 114 | 247 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #870 of 1,886 | 145 | 12.9 | $1.2M | 120 | 110 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 50 | #165 of 325 | 30 | 2.7 | $5.7M | 23 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | 48 | #281 of 507 | 18 | 1.6 | $16.7M | 107 | 28 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 44 | #1,383 of 2,176 | 394 | 35.2 | Index only | 104 | 140 |
| Real estate | 43 | #1,472 of 2,229 | 460 | 41.1 | Index only | 112 | 302 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 42 | #528 of 777 | 45 | 4.0 | $3.4M | 83 | 74 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.4 | $75.2M | 601 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.3 | $3.3M | 480 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.2 | $38.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in Arlington County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $76.3M | $681 | 71 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $223.2M | $1,992 | 77 |
| Food away from home | $606.1M | $5,410 | 133 |
| Groceries | $830.5M | $7,413 | 117 |
| Personal care products and services | $139.3M | $1,244 | 124 |
| Child care and other personal services | $96.4M | $861 | 148 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $152.5M | $1,362 | 138 |
| Medical and dental services | $171.2M | $1,528 | 119 |
| Pets | $149.1M | $1,331 | 146 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $300.8M | $2,685 | 131 |
| Vehicle insurance | $187.2M | $1,671 | 85 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $450.7M | $4,023 | 133 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $228.6M | $2,041 | 144 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.2B | $19,847 | 119 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Arlington County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 243,931+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 112,027
- Median age
- 37.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 41%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.3
- Land area
- 26 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 9,089
- Median household income
- $142,114+18.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $189,970
- Median home value
- $895,000
- Jobs located here
- 166,762
- Daytime population
- 284,944Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Arlington County, VA growing?
Population estimates put Arlington County at 243,931 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 112,027 households. Median household income rose 18.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Arlington County, VA spend?
Households in Arlington County spend about $2.2B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $830.5M on groceries and $606.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Arlington County spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 148, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle maintenance and repairs (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Arlington County, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Arlington County are for home repair companies (90); HVAC and plumbing companies (90); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (89). Arlington County ranks #3 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Arlington County, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Arlington County is $142,114 a year, 76% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $895,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Arlington County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for urgent care and walk-in clinics (5.4 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for home repair companies (76% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 53 of the 56 business types have a score in Arlington County, each ranked against other counties.
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