Arlington sits directly across the Potomac from Washington DC, with a dense, high-income market driven by federal government, defense contracting, and tech employers. Arlington County's below-average tax rate is a rare relief given the region's premium home prices.
Recommended for incomes above $175k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Arlington housing market
The 0.96% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Arlington and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Virginia average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Arlington buyers. Many Arlington properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $400/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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