Real Estate Investing in Arlington, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 46,225 • Snohomish County

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Should you buy in Arlington, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.0% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $658,332
Avg Monthly Rent $2,209
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Arlington Real Estate

Arlington, WA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are tepid — this is not a market to enter casually.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Arlington is in that category.

Market conditions in Arlington are muted. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Demographics in Arlington show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is underwhelming relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Haven Property Management is a full-service residential management company based in Federal Way, WA, covering the Greater Puget Sound area. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$658,332
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,209
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

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ZIP Codes in Arlington, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington, WA

How high is vacancy risk in Arlington, WA?

Vacancy in Arlington, WA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $2,209/mo.

What do landlords charge for rent in Arlington, WA?

The typical rental in Arlington, WA commands about $2,209/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $658K purchase basis.

What is the best play in Arlington, WA?

The best-fit strategy in Arlington, WA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is Arlington, WA suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Arlington, WA. Rents of $2,209/mo against $658K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is Arlington in WA worth investing in?

Arlington, WA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $658K and rents near $2,209/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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