About Arlington County
Arlington County is located right across the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Considered to be second-largest principal city in the Washington metropolitan area, it is a wonderful place to call home. In 2020, the county's population was estimated at 238,643,[2] making Arlington the sixth-largest county in Virginia. If it were incorporated as a city, Arlington would be the third most populous city in the state.
There is never a shortage of things to do in this county. From national monuments, an eclectic art scene, to luxury shopping and dining, the experiences are endless.
Worried about commuting? Don’t be! Arlington prides itself on Metro-centered neighborhoods and walkability.
Arlington Public Schools is a top-rated school district, coming #2 in Virginia in 2022. It has 26,831 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
Arlington is also home to the Pentagon (headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense), Reagan National Airport, Marymount University and Arlington National Cemetery.
