What are the schools like in Arrington, VA?

Arrington is served primarily by Nelson County Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Arrington?

The median household income in Arrington, VA is $58,144 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Arrington, VA?

Arrington has an average high temperature of 48.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.7 inches.

Arrington, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arrington, VA affordable or expensive?

Arrington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arrington is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arrington, VA?

Arrington has a violent crime rate of 154.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1198.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arrington, VA a Good Place to Live?

Arrington is a small town of 1,226 in Virginia, with a median household income of $58,144 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Arrington stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Arrington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arrington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.6

Arrington's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arrington costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arrington, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,144	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Arrington's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

154.1 /100k

Property Crime

1198.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Arrington is served primarily by Nelson County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Arrington, VA	National Avg
School District	Nelson County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arrington sees average highs of 48.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 15.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arrington, VA
Average High — January	48.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	15.7"

Demographics

Metric	Arrington, VA	National Avg
Population	1,226	—
Median Age	31.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	41.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.5%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shipman, VA 5 mi Lovingston, VA 6 mi Amherst, VA 11 mi Yogaville, VA 11 mi Schuyler, VA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Arrington

Arrington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

22922

Arrington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrington, VA affordable or expensive?

Arrington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arrington roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Arrington, VA?

Arrington's violent crime rate is 154.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1198.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arrington?

Public schools in Arrington are operated by Nelson County Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Arrington, VA a good place to live?

Arrington, VA has a population of 1,226, a median household income of $58,144, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arrington?

Arrington averages 48.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 15.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Arrington?

Arrington, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 22922.

What is the population of Arrington?

The population of Arrington, Virginia is 1,226 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arrington?

Key numbers for living in Arrington: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $133,000, median household income $58,144, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arrington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.