How Does Arlington, VA Spend Tax Money?
Arlington, VA spends $69,233 per resident, with total expenditures of $16.3B. Top spending categories: Education ($28,519/person), Parks & Recreation ($2,793/person), Police ($2,158/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (58/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $16.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $69,233 |
| Total Revenue | $18.1B |
| Total Debt | $117.7M |
| Population | 235,845 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 58/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$28,519/person
Parks & Recreation$2,793/person
Police$2,158/person
Health$851/person
Highways & Roads$780/person
Fire Protection$694/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.