Arlington, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
46,015 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
74.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$141,440 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$885,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,279 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,930 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
2
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
2
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 15 27
Feb 3 10 30
Mar 5 8 37
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 2 42
Dec 4 9 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MA Fourth Middlesex District, MA 23rd Middlesex District, MA
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Schools

Arlington High
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
International School of Boston
<1 miles, S • 5 star
Ottoson Middle
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Tufts University
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Mount Auburn Hospital
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
Winchester Hospital
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Cambridge Health Alliance
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Worcester Regional Airport
38 miles, W • 1 star
Manchester Airport
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
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