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.
Median Household Income
$75,171
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,470
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$304,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
102.5
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,427
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,473
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,723
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,273
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
Average AQI
55.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,750
Per month
Avg Home Value
$280,540
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Arlington?
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.
What is the median rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington is $1,470 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Arlington?
The median household income in Arlington is $75,171 per year.
What is the median home value in Arlington?
The median home value in Arlington is $304,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Arlington?
Arlington has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Arlington?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
