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Arlington, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
46,015
Population
8,952/sq mi density
$141,440
Median Income
$83,001 per capita
$885,000
Home Value
$1,045,452 Zillow
$2,043
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
366 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$141,440 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$885,000 home value, $2,043/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$885,000
214% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,043/mo
76% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
20,381
Median year built: 1946
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$885,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,045,452
Median Sale Price
$863,000
Median List Price
$1,210,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
39.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$2,043/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,717/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
17 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
20.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$667
Active Inventory
24
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1946
Average age of housing stock: 80 years
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $885,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,045,452 |
| Median Sale Price | $863,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,210,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $667 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,043 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,717 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.8% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 24 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $667 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 39.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 20,381 |
| Median Year Built | 1946 |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |