Arlington, MA

Living in Arlington

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 80
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 87
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Affordability 10
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 99
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Schools 89
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Residents

45k Population +3.1k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
71% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
61% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black3%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate12%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree41%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$108k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
36  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more22%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts69%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van64%
Public transportation21%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$642k Median Home Value +$150k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$453 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units25%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier45%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K39%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Arlington

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Arlington

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 3 11
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Arlington

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Arlington, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Arlington, MA

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St Agnes School
1 miles, E
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Lesley Ellis School
1 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Arlington, MA

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Tufts University
2 miles, E
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Lesley University
4 miles, SE
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Bentley University
4 miles, SW
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Harvard University
4 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Arlington, MA

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Mount Auburn Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Winchester Hospital
4 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Arlington, MA

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Manchester Airport
38 miles, N
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