Arlington, TX Community Information

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.

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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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington,_Texas
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