● Location , convenience , having grown up in Arlington , quality of life , and affordable housing and property taxes remain the top reasons for living in Arlington .

● However , as a reason for living in Arlington , affordable housing and property taxes decreased by 5 percentage points , compared to last year .

● Arlington is again perceived most often as being culturally diverse , having a variety of housing options , being financially stable , being a great place to raise children , and being a safe place to live .

● Most intend to continue living in Arlington and would recommend Arlington as a place to live . About onethird of residents surveyed work in Arlington .

Reasons for Living in Arlington †

Location

Convenience

I grew up here

Quality of life

Affordable housing and property taxes

Perceptions of Arlington †

% Who “ Somewhat Agree ” or “ Strongly Agree ”

Culturally diverse

Variety of housing options

Financially stable

Great place to raise children

Safe place to live

Intend to continue residing in Arlington

Recommend Arlington as a place to live

#

2

Affinity for / Connection to Arlington

Work in Arlington

#

1

#

2

#

3

#

4

#

5

#

1

#

2

#

3

#

4

#

5

39 %

25 % 25 %

20 % ↓

32 %

58 %

83 %

72 %

65 % 59 % 56 %

83 % 75 %