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Crime in Arlington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Arlington. Key points include:
There were 230 total crimes in Arlington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 489.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 55.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Arlington is 434.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Arlington is -76.89% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Arlington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Arlington / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 230 | 489.8 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 55.4 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 44.7 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 204 | 434.4 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 28 | 59.6 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 159 | 338.6 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 36.2 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Arlington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Arlington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Arlington is 173 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Arlington is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Arlington is $1,081,431.
The median income in Arlington is $150,701.
Arlington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Arlington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Arlington | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 319 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 116 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Arlington, MA Weather
The average high in Arlington is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Arlington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Arlington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Arlington
The current population in Arlington is 46,350. The population has increased 9.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,350 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 46,015 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 45,906 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 46,045 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 45,379 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 45,304 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 45,147 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 44,992 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 44,408 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 44,128 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 43,728 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 43,308 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 42,952 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 42,570 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 42,240 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Arlington
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Arlington is:
73.8% White with 34,217 White residents.
2.0% African American with 906 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.
13.0% Asian with 6,024 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 375 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 2,522 Two Or More residents.
4.9% Hispanic with 2,266 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Arlington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.0% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Arlington
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Arlington is 52.6% female with 24,373 female residents.
Arlington is 47.4% male with 21,977 male residents.
| Gender | Arlington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Arlington for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Arlington completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Arlington completed 9-12th grade.
10.0% of adults in Arlington completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Arlington completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Arlington completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Arlington completed bachelor's degree.
28.0% of adults in Arlington completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Arlington completed professional degree.
12.0% of adults in Arlington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Arlington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 10.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Arlington, Massachusetts
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3.6% of households in Arlington earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Arlington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.9% of households in Arlington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Arlington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.7% of households in Arlington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.7% of households in Arlington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Arlington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Arlington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Arlington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
37.9% of households in Arlington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Arlington | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.7% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.7% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 37.9% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
