Living in Arlington, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arlington · Census data 2020–2024
Arlington has 397,742 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $75,171 (4% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $304,700, the median rent is $1,470/month.
Arlington at a glance
- Population
- 397,742
- Median age
- 33.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $75,171State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $304,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,470/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Arlington a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Arlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arlington the median home value is $304,700, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,470 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,019 a month in housing costs.
Arlington median household income
The median household income in Arlington is $75,171 and the income per person is $36,148. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Arlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153,137
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.74
Arlington demographics
- Population
- 397,742
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 142,455
- Foreign-born
- 22.2%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arlington ›
Education in Arlington
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arlington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Arlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 397,742 | $75,171 | $304,700 | $1,470 |
| Pantego | 2,337 | $71,293 | $363,300 | $1,440 |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 2,180 | $138,594 | $557,700 | $2,042 |
| Grand Prairie | 201,883 | $81,619 | $295,500 | $1,629 |
| Kennedale | 9,439 | $118,794 | $380,100 | $1,554 |
| Forest Hill | 14,062 | $68,457 | $187,400 | $1,763 |
| Mansfield | 77,510 | $121,126 | $410,700 | $1,954 |
| Richland Hills | 8,493 | $66,721 | $248,100 | $1,492 |
| Hurst | 39,861 | $72,210 | $315,200 | $1,358 |
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What is the median household income in Arlington, TX?
The median household income in Arlington is $75,171, 4% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Arlington?
The median home value in Arlington is $304,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $1,470 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Arlington, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Arlington?
The median age in Arlington is 33.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Arlington?
The average commute to work in Arlington is 27 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arlington?
The unemployment rate in Arlington is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arlington?
32.6% of adults in Arlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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