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Arlington
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- 47 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB
- HousingB-
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB+
- JobsB+
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$577,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,593
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Arlington Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Arlington
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$103,594
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Arlington Reviews
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The extra curricular programs , at Arlington High School, led by its' outstanding Athletic Department, are second to none! Great coaching staffs, at all levels!
Hard working teachers.
Anxiously awaiting a 21st Century High School.
Outstanding Youth Athletic Programs for all ages.
Quality Recreation Department.
Superb Public Works Department. Just take a look at the last 3 Nor'easters and how efficiently the streets were maintained.
With high taxes you receive great Public Services.
Hard working teachers.
Anxiously awaiting a 21st Century High School.
Outstanding Youth Athletic Programs for all ages.
Quality Recreation Department.
Superb Public Works Department. Just take a look at the last 3 Nor'easters and how efficiently the streets were maintained.
With high taxes you receive great Public Services.
Arlington is a quaint town outside of Boston that has evolved gradually over a few decades as a diverse, community-oriented atmosphere. It houses a vast array of persons, ranging from young families to the elderly, cultures across the globe (reflected in authentic cuisine along its main roads), and backgrounds of all sorts. You will find hard-working citizens, many family-run businesses, delightful local art on public display, etc. Its proximity to the city of Boston, promotes the opportunity to experience a multifaceted lifestyle (numerous colleges, museums, libraries, concert halls/theatres, restaurants, quirky stores, free events, etc). The community is safe, where you will find parks everywhere you turn and people walking around, including four-legged friends! The school system is exceptional, although adheres to Common Core standards (although, options for privatized education is within reach).
Arlington is a safe town, although there's not that much to do. Arlington center has stores and different places to go, but it's a long walk if you don't live directly in that part of town. Arlington heights is abysmal, with the only interesting stores being Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and Walgreens. The public schools are good, but slightly worse than the schools for other neighboring towns such as Belmont, Cambridge and Winchester. The high school is in dire need of renovation. Houses are consistently getting more expensive. There are several bus stops that take you into the city, and in terms of driving time, Arlington is very close to Boston. Not very diverse.