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Arlington, VA — ZIP 22204

Population: 51,921 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 22204 (Arlington, VA) is $607,172 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.06M after a median 106 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,254/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$607,172

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

106

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$607,172
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+5.8%
10-year appreciation
+38.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$621,004
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.06M
Median price per sqft
$345
1-year sale-price change
-5.4%
Median days on market
106 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
139
Sale-to-list ratio
92.2%
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
50

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,254/mo
1-year rent change
-0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,790/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,280/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Randolph Elementary, Barcroft Elementary, Carlin Springs Elementary, Alice West Fleet Elementary, JEFFERSON MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (6.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
302
Days with Moderate air quality
58
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
181

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
262
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
269,738
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
192,704

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (2 mi)
National parks include
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, Theodore Roosevelt Island
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
600
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,507 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
57.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$5,767
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
140,969
Average weekly wage
$2,262
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
190

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 22204State medianUS median
Median home value$607,172$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$1.06M$380,000$325,000
Median days on market106 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,254/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,767$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 22204?
$607,172.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22204?
$1.06M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22204?
Median days on market: 106 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22204?
Typical rent: $2,254/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22204?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 22204 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22204?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22204?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22204?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22204?
12 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 22204 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 22204?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22204?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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