Arlington, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 102.5, which is 2.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,470 per month, while the typical home is valued around $304,700. Households earn a median of $75,171 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 55. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$75,171
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,470
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$304,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
102.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,427
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,473
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,723
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,273
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
102.5
Goods
103.6
Rents / Housing
117.8
Services
96.5
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $135,190 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,720 |
| Elementary Teacher | $63,860 |
| Electrician | $59,400 |
| Accountant | $93,660 |
| Plumber | $62,910 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,480 |
| Civil Engineer | $103,410 |
| Operations Manager | $141,400 |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,310 |
| Health Services Manager | $130,480 |
| Truck Driver | $60,060 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $133,780 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
397,742
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Census ACS
55.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
21
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,454
Per month
Avg Home Value
$253,414
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 75051 | — | $1,144 | $172,200 |
| ZIP 75052 | — | $1,611 | $252,000 |
| ZIP 76001 | — | $1,743 | $292,500 |
| ZIP 76002 | — | $2,009 | $279,900 |
| ZIP 76005 | — | $2,685 | $434,000 |
| ZIP 76006 | — | $1,264 | $291,100 |
| ZIP 76010 | — | $1,151 | $172,800 |
| ZIP 76011 | — | $1,199 | $201,600 |
| ZIP 76012 | — | $1,222 | $281,000 |
| ZIP 76013 | — | $1,222 | $268,600 |
Showing top 10 of 21 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
86°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.0
poor
Hospitals
7
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
81.0%
Arlington has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 102.5. The US national average is 100, so Arlington is 2.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Arlington is $1,470 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Arlington is $75,171 per year.
The median home value in Arlington is $304,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Arlington has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
