Arlington, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Arlington.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Arlington?
Arlington planning snapshot: population 403,672, housing index 97 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $276,400, median rent $1,389, and income near $73,519. Expect 95°F summer highs, 39°F winter lows, and about 26-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 510.8 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 97U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $276,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,389U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $73,519U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 26 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 510.8per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 95°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Arlington compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 403,672City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $73,519Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year6% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 97ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg (100)U.S. 100 - Median home value
- $276,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year9% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,389City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($1,348)U.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 26 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3522% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 510.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)13% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2806.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)9% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 95°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 39°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 36.2 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 285As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Arlington grew 10.3% from 365,892 in 2010 to 403,672 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Arlington expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Arlington's housing cost index is 97 versus 100 nationally — near the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($276,400 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,389 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 97 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $276,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,389 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Arlington?
Typical ownership costs center near $276,400, while median gross rent is about $1,389 a month. Against a median household income of $73,519, rent alone is roughly 23% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $276,400
- Median rent $1,389/month
- Median household income $73,519
What is the job market like in Arlington?
County unemployment recently ran 4.6% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Arlington is about $73,519 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $73,519
How long is the typical commute in Arlington?
Average one-way commute time is about 26 minutes, with Walk Score near 35/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 26 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 35/100
Is Arlington safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 510.8 per 100k and property about 2806.6 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 510.8 per 100k
- Property 2806.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Arlington?
Normals show summer highs near 95°F, winter lows near 39°F, about 36.2 inches of rain, and roughly 285 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 95°F
- Winter low 39°F
- 36.2 in rain · 285 sunny days
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 285 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 26 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 35/100. Labor-market readings near 4.6% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 510.8 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Arlington (pop. 403,672) sits in Texas. With median income around $73,519 and a cost index of 97, the market reads close to the national housing-cost baseline. Ownership is a high bar — typical values near $276,400 push many newcomers toward renting first.
Arlington sits in that mid-to-large city band where urban and quieter residential pockets often share one municipal boundary. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Arlington with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Arlington city, 1600000US4804000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Tarrant County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00053907 ARLINGTON MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10