Cost of Living in Arlington, Texas
Arlington has a population of about 397,742. The median household income is $75,171, median gross rent is $1,470/month, and the median home value is $304,700. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Arlington expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Arlington is 11% below the national median and home values are 19% below the national median. Household income here is 10% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 23% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Arlington?
The median gross rent in Arlington, Texas is $1,470 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Arlington?
The median owner-occupied home value in Arlington is $304,700 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Arlington?
The median household income in Arlington is $75,171 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.