Arlington, TX
Population 394,769 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA. Moving to or from Arlington? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
394,769
Cost of living (RPP)
103.09
Annual avg temp
67°F
Typical home
$310,971
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $73,519 |
| Median age | 33.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $276,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,389/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.81 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.09 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 90.711, goods 102.838, services 117.874. Source: BEA, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 345.416 as of March 2026. YoY +4.2%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
67°F
January low
37°F
July high
96°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 36.2". Station: ARLINGTON MUNI AP, TX US (3.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$310,971
ZHVI YoY
-3.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,479/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.7%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Total employment (MSA)
3,966,500
Median wage (annual)
$48,440
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 523,660 | $44,430 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 412,270 | $39,950 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 368,400 | $36,710 |
| Management Occupations | 350,940 | $117,410 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 341,240 | $29,000 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Grand Prairie, TX 9.0 mi · 15 min Fort Worth, TX 20 mi · 28 min Irving, TX 20 mi · 31 min Dallas, TX 26 mi · 35 min Carrollton, TX 30 mi · 40 min Lewisville, TX 33 mi · 45 min Mesquite, TX 38 mi · 49 min Richardson, TX 38 mi · 49 min Plano, TX 42 mi · 57 min Garland, TX 42 mi · 56 min