Schools and Education
Arlington is home to several institutions of higher learning including George Mason University, George Washington University, Marymount University, Strayer University, Parks College and the Art Institute of Washington. The availability of many educational installations throughout Arlington and the DC area make this a uniquely educated region. The Arlington Public School system educates one of the most sophisticated and diverse populations of students in the nation. 19,000 students from around the world speak more than eighty different languages in Arlington’s schools. Cutting edge programs are available including one of the nation's most advanced electronic classroom installations, a Spanish-English partial immersion program at all grade levels, an International Baccalaureate Program, three countywide alternative schools offering education choice, and a Career Center providing advanced vocational and technical training.
The careful planning and development of Arlington has resulted in a vibrant city that provides for a small town feel while being located next to one of the most important cities in the world. Arlington consistently proves itself to be a wonderful and convenient place to live and work.
Location: Arlington is across the Potomac River from Washington, DC.
Population: 189,453
Mean household income: $63,001.
Average home sales price: $350,000.
Average annual rainfall: 43.3 inches
Average temperatures: 78.1 in summer, 34.2 in winter