Arlington, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
44,992
Population Density
8,748
Labor Participaton
71.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
70.0%
Median Household Income
$103,594
Median Individual Income
$60,577
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$82,008
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$577,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,593
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,734
Housing Units
19,615
People who reside in Arlington live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
39%
Apt, Condo, Other
61%
Analysis
Income
Households in Arlington earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 72% higher per household.
Housing
Arlington has a median house price of $577,600, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Arlington is 57% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 4% |
Demographics
The median age in Arlington is 41. Arlington has a population that is older than in comparison to the US median age.
Arlington ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Arlington | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 577,600 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,734 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,593 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 5.0% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 8,748 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Arlington | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 103,594 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 60,577 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 82,008 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 71.6% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 70.0% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Arlington, MA
8,748
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Arlington is comparable to that of a Mid-Sized City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +