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Arlington
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Arlington is a suburb of Boston with a population of 46,045. Arlington is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Arlington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Arlington there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Arlington and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Arlington are highly rated.

About

About Arlington...
Population
46,045

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$733,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,797
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Arlington Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    50.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    4.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    4.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    101.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    450.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    42
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    43%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Arlington

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$125,701
National
$69,021

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