Arlington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 46,308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Belmont, 1.9 miles SW.
- 46,308residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 9,005 / sq mipopulation density
- 02474main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Arlington
Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The town is six miles (10 km) northwest of Boston, and its population was 46,308 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Arlington
- Median household income
- $150,701
- Median home value
- $933,800
- Median rent
- $2,082/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Arlington had 46,308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 46,308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,005 per sq mi (3,477 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arlington at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 46,308 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.14 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4187° N, 71.1639° W |
| ZIP codes | 02474, 02476, 02478 |
| Official website | arlingtonma.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501701605 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arlington
- Belmont1.9 mi SW
- Winchester2.6 mi NE
- Medford2.8 mi E
- Watertown3.5 mi S
- Cambridge3.7 mi SE
- Somerville3.8 mi SE
- Lexington3.8 mi NW
- Waltham4.5 mi SW
- Woburn4.9 mi N
- Stoneham5.1 mi NE
- Malden5.4 mi E
- Everett5.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arlington
What county is Arlington in?
Arlington is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Arlington, MA?
46,308 people lived in Arlington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arlington, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02474. Other ZIP codes: 02476, 02478.
What is the elevation of Arlington?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arlington?
Belmont (1.9 mi), Winchester (2.6 mi), Medford (2.8 mi), Watertown (3.5 mi), Cambridge (3.7 mi).
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