Arlington, TX Community Information

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Arlington Metro and Neighborhood Information

Located in Tarrant County Texas, it is the seventh-largest city in the state and the 49th-largest city in the United States. Approximately 12 miles east of downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles west of downtown Dallas, Arlington is a hub for exciting parks and activities. The city is home to the Texas Rangers (MLB), Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor water park and the new $650 million Dallas Cowboys Stadium, which will open in 2009. The city borders Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Mansfield and Fort Worth, and surrounds the smaller communities of Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego.

In preparation for the new Cowboys stadium, the transportation infrastructure in and around Arlington is being designed to handle peak, game-day loads. The state and county have committed over $258 million to highway and bridge improvements in Arlington. Resident businesses will benefit from exceptional traffic flow, in addition to the easy access of north-south and east-west highway and rail service.

Downtown businesses

Located in Central Arlington, South of I-30 and North of Pioneer Parkway, between Collins and Cooper Streets, Downtown Arlington is the civic and financial heart of the city. Downtown is home to city hall, the main public library, Tarrant County Subcourthouse and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. It is also the financial services capital of the city, anchored by financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan Chase, First Savings Bank, Worthington National Bank, Frost Bank, Summit Bank and Guaranty Bank. Real estate and insurance companies all have a presence here.

With a work force of more than two million people within a 25-mile radius, Arlington is has plenty of demand for homes and has a strong future outlook for buyers and sellers. The average home price is about $134,000. Central Arlington is also a hotbed of redevelopment opportunities, including trendy mixed-use development and housing for urban professionals and students.

Arlington is a great place to live and raise a family. It boasts 82 public parks, including River Legacy Parks, a 1,300-acre oasis on the Trinity River; safe neighborhoods and bustling job opportunities. So begin your Arlington real estate search today!

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Arlington, TX Community Information

Population

410,430

Median Age

31.0

Median Household Income

$65,084

Households with Children

54.00%

Median Travel Time to Work

27 minutes

Arlington, TX Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

58.22%

Homes Rented

38.59%

Homes Vacant

3.19%

Arlington, TX Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

0:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

High Home Price-Rent Ratio

What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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Arlington, TX School Information

Secondary Schools

Northstar School | 4620 Park Springs Blvd

High Schools

Arlington High School | 818 W Park Row Dr
Sam Houston High School | 2000 Sam Houston Dr

Other Schools

Newcomer Center | 701 E Arbrook Blvd
Jean Massieu Academy | 823 N Center St

These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.