At a Glance
Median Income
$73,519
$35,226 per capita
Home Value
$276,400
Zillow: $309,891
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
494/100K
2,434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.5% smoking rate
How Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arlington residents earn a median household income of $73,519 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,226. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arlington is $276,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,891. Median rent is $1,389/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Arlington reports 494 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,434/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
33.1% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arlington has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population394,769
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density4,119/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,519
Per Capita$35,226
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,400
Rent$1,389
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$309,891
Housing Units147,492
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent494/100K
Property2,434/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault351/100K
Burglary265/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation659 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries47
Did You Know?
Arlington was founded in 1876.
The median home in Arlington was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
21.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.