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Arlington, MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02474, 02476.

Population

46,350

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

9,013

ZIP codes

2

Arlington and its ZIP codes

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Arlington at a glance

  • Arlington is about 10 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 29th among 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
  • The median household income is $150,701, 45% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $933,800 (66% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,082 a month.

Local data for Arlington, MA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arlington, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$150,701

Poverty rate

5.4%

Median home value

$933,800

Median rent

$2,082/mo

Homeownership

61.6%

Bachelor's or higher

76.1%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

32.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,922), Italian Americans (5,266), German Americans (4,387).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Arlington.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$118,479

903,942 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$112,011

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$27.4B

FY 2026, $16,790 per person

PPP loans

$77M

1,264 loans, 8,493 jobs reported

Middlesex County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Arlington, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone43.5%
  • Carpooled3.0%
  • Public transit11.1%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle4.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home34.5%

Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arlington, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,840

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,000

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 18°F

42.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone55 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arlington, MA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.8%

U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts

Diabetes

7.7%

U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts

Smoking

7.3%

U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

2.7%

U.S. 11.1% -8.4 pts

ZIP codes in Arlington

2 in or overlapping Arlington. Population shown

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Cities near Arlington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BelmontCensus-designated place1.6 mi4.6
MedfordCity2.8 mi8.1
WinchesterCensus-designated place2.8 mi6
WatertownCity3.1 mi4
CambridgeCity3.3 mi6.4
LexingtonCensus-designated place3.6 mi16.4
WalthamCity3.7 mi12.7
SomervilleCity3.9 mi4.1
WoburnCity5.2 mi12.7
StonehamCensus-designated place5.4 mi6
MaldenCity5.8 mi5
EverettCity6 mi3.4
Hanscom AFBCensus-designated place6.3 mi0.9
BurlingtonCensus-designated place6.3 mi11.8
MelroseCity6.3 mi4.7
NewtonCity6.6 mi17.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arlington, MA in?
Arlington is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What ZIP codes are in Arlington, MA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Arlington include 02474, 02476.
What is the population of Arlington, MA?
About 46,350 people live in Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arlington?
Nearby places include Belmont (1.6 mi), Medford (2.8 mi), Winchester (2.8 mi), Watertown (3.1 mi), Cambridge (3.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023