Arlington, Texas
Among the top 16% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US places
- top 6% for natural disaster risk
- top 7% for airport distance
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Arlington is a major city in Texas with about 393,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, airport distance, and income tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.6 in2.3 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$251k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.89%better than 65% of US places
Unemployment5.6%better than 35% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.2 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.8 inbetter than 80% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.1better than 94% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 26% of US places
School Quality46.5better than 28% of US places
Violent Crime2287/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime2533/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population393,469100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.116th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9645th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)36.7%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)22.3%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)30.0%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)7.1%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 43% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.6%better than 67% of US places
Amenities Nearby8.72better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Arlington an affordable place to live?
- Arlington is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Arlington?
- The median home value in Arlington is $251k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Arlington?
- Median household income in Arlington is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Arlington?
- Median gross rent in Arlington is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Arlington safe?
- Arlington is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2287/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2533/100k.
- What is the weather like in Arlington?
- Arlington averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 36.2 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Arlington?
- Public-school quality in Arlington is below average, scoring better than 28% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Arlington?
- The average one-way commute in Arlington is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)