Arlington, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Arlington, Massachusetts Summary

Life in Arlington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Arlington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Arlington:

  • The population in Arlington is 46,045.

  • The median home value in Arlington is $733,700.

  • The median income in Arlington is $125,701.

  • The cost of living in Arlington is 162 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Arlington is $1,797.

  • The unemployment rate in Arlington is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Arlington is 4.6%.

Arlington SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
9
Amenities
10
Education
10
Commute
4

Arlington, MA Crime Report

296
Total Crimes
654.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-71.85%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Arlington
/ 100k People
Massachusetts
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 296 654.3 1,362.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 27 59.7 308.8 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 2.3 6.3
Robbery 2 4.4 43.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 23 50.8 235.9 268.2
Property Crime 269 594.6 1,053.2 1,954.4
Burglary 46 101.7 149.7 269.8
Larceny 204 450.9 804.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 19 42.0 99.2 282.7

Arlington, MA Cost Of Living

162
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Arlington Massachusetts National Average
Overall 162 143 100
Services 129 126 100
Groceries 114 108 100
Health 122 117 100
Housing 252 202 100
Transportation 110 114 100
Utilities 122 123 100

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Population over time in Arlington

Year Population % Change
2021 45,379 0.5%
2020 45,147 0.3%
2019 44,992 1.3%
2018 44,408 0.6%
2017 44,128 0.9%
2016 43,728 1.0%
2015 43,308 0.8%
2014 42,952 0.9%
2013 42,570 0.8%
2012 42,240 -

Race / Ethnicity in Arlington

White
72.9% (33,581)
African American
3.3% (1,536)
American Indian
0.0% (16)
Asian
13.7% (6,301)
Hawaiian
0.0% (10)
Other
0.2% (106)
Two Or More
4.7% (2,183)
Hispanic
5.0% (2,312)
Race Arlington MA USA
White 72.9% 69.7% 59.4%
African American 3.3% 6.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 13.7% 6.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.9% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.7% 3.4% 3.2%
Hispanic 5.0% 12.4% 18.4%

Gender in Arlington

Female
53.3% (24,528)
Male
46.7% (21,517)
Gender Arlington MA USA
Female 53.3% 51.2% 50.5%
Male 46.7% 48.8% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Arlington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (920)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (460)
High School / GED
11.0% (5,064)
Some College
8.0% (3,683)
Associate's Degree
4.0% (1,841)
Bachelor's Degree
31.0% (14,273)
Master's Degree
29.0% (13,353)
Professional Degree
6.0% (2,762)
Doctorate Degree
8.0% (3,683)
Education Arlington MA USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 11.0% 23.0% 26.0%
Some College 8.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 4.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 31.0% 25.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 29.0% 14.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 8.0% 3.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Arlington, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000
3.7% (172,179)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (125,200)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (170,033)
$25,000 to $34,999
3.5% (161,209)
$35,000 to $49,999
5.9% (271,862)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.4% (477,906)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2% (471,944)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.9% (870,199)
$150,000 to $199,999
13.0% (599,052)
$200,000 or more
27.9% (1,284,910)
Income Arlington MA USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 4.8% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 4.0% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 6.4% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.5% 6.1% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.9% 8.5% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.4% 13.5% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 11.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.9% 17.8% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 13.0% 11.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 27.9% 16.3% 9.5%

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