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Arlington is a large city of 393,469 in Texas, with a median household income of $71,736
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Arlington stands out for solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Arlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arlington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 103.3
Arlington's overall cost of living index is 103.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arlington costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Arlington, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$251,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,297
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,736
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Arlington's violent crime rate is 482.9 per 100,000 residents
— 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
482.9 /100k
Property Crime
2412.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arlington is served primarily by ARLINGTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arlington, TX
National Avg
School District
ARLINGTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
52
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
10
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arlington sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 95.9°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Arlington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Arlington roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $251,300 and median rent is $1,297/month.
Arlington's violent crime rate is 482.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2412.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arlington are operated by ARLINGTON ISD.
The district has 52 elementary, 11 middle, and 10 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 32.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arlington, TX has a population of 393,469, a median household income of $71,736, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Arlington averages 57.9°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 0.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arlington, TX is covered by 13 ZIP codes: 76001, 76017, 76010, 76011, 76018, 76012, 76013, 76016, 76002, 76006, 76014, 76015, 76005.
The population of Arlington, Texas is 393,469 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arlington: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $251,300, median household income $71,736, crime index 122 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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