Arlington

Arlington, Texas Overview

Arlington scores 45.9/100 overall (C), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Texas — above the state composite of 45.8. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 74/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 5/100.

Income & Employment in Arlington

The median household income in Arlington is $69,208, 5% below the statewide median of $73,035. The local unemployment rate of 4% is lower than the state’s 4.2%. Population grew 0.6% recently.

Safety in Arlington

Arlington’s violent crime rate of 497 per 100,000 runs above the Texas average of 401. The property crime rate is 2604.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Arlington

Arlington has a cost of living index of 103.3 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $276,400. Median monthly rent is $1,389. Renters spend 24.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Arlington

The adult obesity rate in Arlington is 33.8% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 12%. Residents report an average of 18.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Texas ranks #41 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Arlington

The student-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. Per-pupil spending is $11,456. The city has 97 public schools serving 69,320 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Arlington

Arlington enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 66.9°F. Summers average 84.2°F. Winters average 51.2°F. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches.

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