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The current estimated population of Arlington, Massachusetts, is 45,147, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has grown steadily due to its proximity to Boston and its strong community amenities.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1635
  • County Affiliated: Middlesex County
  • Land Area: 5.5 square miles
  • Population Density: 8,209 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 781
  • Zip Codes: 02474, 02476

Geography and Location

Arlington, Massachusetts, is located in eastern Massachusetts, approximately 6 miles northwest of downtown Boston, within Middlesex County. The town is part of the greater Boston metropolitan area and is known for its excellent schools, rich history, and strong sense of community. Arlington experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of New England. The town is bordered by the Mystic River and is home to several parks, including the picturesque Spy Pond and Menotomy Rocks Park. Arlington’s proximity to major highways such as Route 2 and Interstate 95 makes it a convenient commuter town for those working in Boston or nearby Cambridge. The town’s vibrant downtown area features shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, including the historic Jason Russell House. Arlington’s excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and access to urban amenities have made it a highly desirable place to live in the Boston area.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.5 years
Median household income: $64,344
Median house value: $283,800

Population by Race

Races in Arlington:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.8%)
  • Chinese (2.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • Black (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • Asian Indian (1.1%)
  • Other race (0.7%)
  • Japanese (0.6%)
  • Korean (0.5%)

Ancestries: Irish (29.3%), Italian (15.6%), English (12.0%), German (8.3%), French (3.9%), United States (3.8%).

Elevation: 46 feet

Land area: 5.2 square miles

Map of Arlington, MA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arlington

  • High school or higher: 91.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 52.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 28.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arlington town

  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

14.0% Foreign born (6.7% Europe, 4.3% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arlington:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arlington:

  • LAURENCE G HANSCOM FLD (about 9 miles; BEDFORD, MA; Abbreviation: BED)
  • GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL (about 13 miles; BOSTON, MA; Abbreviation: BOS)
  • MANCHESTER (about 40 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; Abbreviation: MHT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arlington:

  • NORWOOD MEMORIAL (about 17 miles; NORWOOD, MA; Abbreviation: OWD)
  • MERRIMACK VALLEY (about 20 miles; METHUEN, MA; Abbreviation: MA2)
  • LAWRENCE MUNI (about 21 miles; LAWRENCE, MA; Abbreviation: LWM)

Amtrak stations near Arlington:

  • 7 miles: WOBURN (100 ATLANTIC AVE.). Services: ticket office.
  • 8 miles: BACK BAY (BOSTON, 145 DARTMOUTH ST.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 9 miles: BOSTON, NORTH STATION (BOSTON, 126 CAUSEWAY ST.). Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arlington:

  • HARVARD UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Full-time enrollment: 20,531)
  • LESLEY UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,700)
  • TUFTS UNIVERSITY (about 4 miles; MEDFORD, MA; Full-time enrollment: 8,627)
  • BENTLEY COLLEGE (about 5 miles; WALTHAM, MA; Full-time enrollment: 4,651)
  • MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 6 miles; CAMBRIDGE, MA; Full-time enrollment: 9,895)
  • BOSTON UNIVERSITY (about 7 miles; BOSTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 25,110)
  • BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC (about 7 miles; BOSTON, MA; Full-time enrollment: 3,122)

Schools

Public high school in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON HIGH (Students: 1,098; Location: 869 MASS AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Arlington:

  • ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 820; Location: 16 MEDFORD STREET; Grades: 9 – 12)
  • DEARBORN ACADEMY (Students: 175; Location: 34 WINTER ST; Grades: 8 – 12)
  • GERMAINE LAWRENCE GIRLS SCHOOL (Students: 74; Location: 18 CLAREMONT AVE; Grades: 5 – 12; Girls only)

Public primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • OTTOSON MIDDLE (Students: 976; Location: 63 ACTON STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • JOHN A BISHOP (Students: 399; Location: 25 COLUMBIA ROAD; Grades: KG – 05)
  • CYRUS E DALLIN (Students: 375; Location: 185 FLORENCE AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BRACKETT (Students: 356; Location: 66 EASTERN AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • THOMPSON (Students: 315; Location: 60 NORTH UNION STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • M NORCROSS STRATTON (Students: 297; Location: 180 MOUNTAIN AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • HARDY (Students: 294; Location: 52 LAKE STREET; Grades: KG – 05)
  • PEIRCE (Students: 228; Location: PARK AVENUE EXT; Grades: KG – 05)
  • MENOTOMY PRESCHOOL (Students: 87; Location: 869 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE; Grades: PK – PK)

Private primary/middle schools in Arlington:

  • ST AGNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 414; Location: 39 MEDFORD STREET; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ECOLE BILINGUE (Students: 383; Location: 17 IRVING STREET; Grades: PK – 11)
  • LESLEY ELLIS SCHOOL (Students: 153; Location: 41 FOSTER ST; Grades: PK – 3)
  • MAY CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (Students: 70; Location: 10 ACTON ST; Grades: PK – UG)
  • COVENANT SCHOOL (Students: 62; Location: 9 WESTMINSTER AVENUE; Grades: KG – 8)
  • ARLINGTON CHILDREN’S CTR INC (Students: 41; Location: 17 IRVING STREET; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Arlington:

  • ROBBINS LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,661,032; Location: 700 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE; 196,369 books; 12,351 audio materials; 5,862 video materials; 333 serial subscriptions)

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