Arlington, Massachusetts

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  1. Overview - Life In Arlington
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Arlington
  3. Crime In Arlington
  4. Cost of Living In Arlington
  5. Gender In Arlington
  6. Household Income For Arlington
  7. Education In Arlington
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Arlington
About Arlington, Massachusetts
Is Arlington, Massachusetts a good place to live?
Arlington is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 45379 residents.. The poverty rate of Arlington is 5.5%, which is 61% lower than national average. The typical household in Arlington earns $114576 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 21% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Arlington, only 98% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Arlington remained 3.4%, which is 28% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Arlington, only 73% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 13% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Arlington is 162, which is 62% higher than national average. Median home value in Arlington is $687600 , which is 199% higher than national average. While median income in Arlington remained $114576, which is 70% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
45379
Unemployment
3.4%
28% NAT AVG.
Poverty
5.5%
61% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7.5
Median Home
$687600
199% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$114576
70% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1756
51% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
162
62% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 18
Unemployed People
1 in 29
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 24
People Earning < $50,000
21%
People with <= High School
1 in 7.1
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.3
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs90%

Housing95%

Affordability60%

Safety90%

Amenities100%

Diversity80%

Education100%

Commute40%

Is Arlington, Massachusetts safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Arlington, Massachusetts is 85% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Arlington is 85% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Arlington is 85% lower than national average. You have 1 in 1681 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 334 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
163
Violent : 27
Property : 136
Total Crime
85% NAT. AVG.
74% STATE AVG.
357.6 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
85% NAT. AVG.
81% STATE AVG.
59.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
85% NAT. AVG.
72% STATE AVG.
298.4 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Arlington
Violent crime
1 in 1681
Property crime
1 in 334
Robbery
1 in 22690
Burglary
1 in 1891
Assault
1 in 1891
Car Theft
1 in 3241
Arlington : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Massachusetts 75 75 64 75 56
In USA 2595 2571 2118 2556 1853
Arlington : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Massachusetts 64 25 62 64 70
In USA 2066 330 1084 1826 1745

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Arlington
Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 27 59.2 308.81 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.32 6.5
Robbery 2 4.4 43.74 73.9
Assault 24 52.7 235.9 279.7
Rape 1 2.1 26.85 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Arlington
 Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 136 298.4 1053.18 1,958.2
Burglary 24 52.7 149.75 314.2
Larceny 98 215 804.29 1,398
Car Theft 14 30.7 99.15 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Arlington Massachusetts National Avg.
Services 129 119 100
Groceries 114 112 100
Health 122 123 100
Housing 252 164 100
Transportation 110 109 100
Utilities 122 116 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Arlington Massachusetts Country
Female 53.2% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 46.8% 48.5% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Arlington Massachusetts Country
Less than $10,000 4.1% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.9% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 4% 6.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.1% 9% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.9% 13.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20% 18% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 12% 10.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 24.6% 14.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Arlington Massachusetts Country
< 9th Grade 0% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 12% 24% 27.0%
Other College 9% 15% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 4% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 30% 25% 20.0%
Master's Degree 29% 14% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 8% 3% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Arlington Massachusetts Country
White 74.8% 70.8% 60.1%
African American 3% 6.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 12.9% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.8% 0.3%
Multiracial 4% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 5.2% 12% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity