Arlington

Arlington is a suburb of Boston located in Middlesex County with a population of 45,906. It is just six miles northwest of Boston and is known for being the birthplace of Uncle Sam and the location of the first public children's library. Arlington has more than two dozen parks and is the starting point of the Minuteman Bikeway, making it a great place for biking. The town has many restaurants, coffee shops, and three business districts. It's close to the tourist destinations of Cambridge and Lexington/Concord and is easily accessible by car, bike, and public transit.

Overview for Arlington, MA

46,045 people live in Arlington, where the median age is 39.7 and the average individual income is $69,007. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

46,045

Total Population

39.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,007

Average individual Income

Around Arlington, MA

There's plenty to do around Arlington, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

86
Very Walkable
Walking Score
77
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
44
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Neighborhood Produce, mica - sweet creations, and Surrey St Market.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.95 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.94 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.28 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.9 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.77 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.52 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Arlington, MA

Arlington has 19,308 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Arlington do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 46,045 people call Arlington home. The population density is 8,952.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

46,045

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.7

Median Age

46.73 / 53.27%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
19,308

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$69,007

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Arlington, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Arlington. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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