A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
44,128

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$522,900
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$1,426
National
$928
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    39%
  • Own
    61%

Arlington Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    80
    0
  • Murder
    0
    0
  • Rape
    4
    41
  • Robbery
    13
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    187
    1
  • Theft
    631
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    67
    0

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$93,787
National
$53,889
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Arlington Reviews

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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).
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I love Arlington. I have lived here for my whole life, and I am extremely happy that I grew up here. It is the perfect distance from Cambridge, Somerville and Boston (average of 5-20 minutes). The schools are incredible and have prepared me for college. The center is a fun place to hang out! The only thing I would like to see changed is a little more Arlington pride. GO SPYPONDERS!
Arlington Massachusetts is a lovely town with a strong community. The people of Arlington are closely connected and always support one another. The town makes for a short drive into the city of Boston and to surrounding hot spots in Massachusetts. A highway forms one side of the towns border and allows for easy travel anywhere. The town center thrives with restaurants and shops. Almost everything from the library, the high school and restaurants line Massachusetts Ave, a street that runs through the center of the town and all the way to the heart of the city of Boston.