Arlington, Texas

Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities

Southwest Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.7

C-

out of 100

Overview

Arlington is a Texas city with a population of approximately 398K, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $312,255. Median household income is $71,736.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 398K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $312,255 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,736 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.9 minutes
  • Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

398,431

Source: Census ACS

$312,255

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,736

Source: Census ACS

26.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

38

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Tarrant County (county-level results)

47%
52%
Democrat 384,501
Republican 426,626
Leans R+5.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 65.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 63.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 52.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 38/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.7

Location

Arlington, TX (32.6336, -97.1469)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.