At a Glance
Median Income
$73,519
$35,226 per capita
Home Value
$276,400
Zillow: $307,792
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
511/100K
2,807/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
307 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $307,792. 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 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,807/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
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 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population394,769
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density4,119/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,519
Per Capita$35,226
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,400
Rent$1,389
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$307,792
Housing Units147,492
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent511/100K
Property2,807/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault347/100K
Burglary324/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days307/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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