Population 47,029 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Arlington
Household size in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.05 | 2.78 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.09 | 2.86 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.96 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.84 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | +0.06 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
North Arlington is a place of small households, averaging 2.17 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.05 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 33.2 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 34.0 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.5 | 35.0 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.4 | 35.3 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of North Arlington is 36.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 32.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 15.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 14.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in North Arlington (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Arlington
Renters in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.0% | 41.9% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.6% | 43.2% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.9% | 44.8% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.6% | 45.6% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Arlington rent: 66.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 47.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 8.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in North Arlington: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1983 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1983 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1984 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1987 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
North Arlington has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $789 | $989 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $876 | $1,078 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,117 | $1,307 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,809 | $1,773 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,020 | +$784 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in North Arlington runs $1,809 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,020 a month since 2006–10, up 129%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Arlington
Bachelor's degrees in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7% | 28.2% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 28.6% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 30.4% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 32.7% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in North Arlington (44.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.0% | 84.0% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 84.3% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 84.8% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 85.0% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in North Arlington have finished high school (92.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Arlington
| Period | North Arlington | Arlington | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.0% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in North Arlington is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Arlington as a whole (5.7%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Arlington compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Arlington | 2.17 | 36.4 | 9.9% | 66.6% | 11.3% | 1993 | $1,809 | 44.9% | 92.2% | 4.8% |
| Central Arlington | 2.30 | 26.8 | 9.9% | 76.9% | 13.5% | 1988 | $1,287 | 39.9% | 86.6% | 6.5% |
| Mosier Valley | 3.04 | 34.1 | 18.5% | 49.2% | 6.2% | 1983 | $1,584 | 33.3% | 87.5% | 1.7% |
| East Arlington | 3.00 | 31.9 | 19.3% | 66.7% | 7.3% | 1979 | $1,534 | 16.4% | 70.9% | 6.4% |
| Indian Hills | 2.90 | 33.8 | 17.7% | 45.0% | 11.4% | 1968 | $1,381 | 8.1% | 64.1% | 3.9% |
| Eastside | 2.78 | 33.9 | 15.7% | 52.7% | 11.0% | 1983 | $1,504 | 26.5% | 84.4% | 7.1% |
| West | 2.63 | 39.8 | 10.8% | 33.6% | 8.6% | 1980 | $1,648 | 37.7% | 91.3% | 5.4% |
| Bear Creek | 2.78 | 34.6 | 11.4% | 58.3% | 9.5% | 1986 | $1,356 | 21.5% | 68.3% | 10.4% |
| Song | 2.20 | 33.5 | 6.3% | 83.1% | 10.1% | 1986 | $1,425 | 40.4% | 93.6% | 3.8% |
| North Westchester Meadows | 2.88 | 37.4 | 9.5% | 43.5% | 7.3% | 1996 | $1,516 | 38.2% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| Southeast Arlington | 3.39 | 32.5 | 19.7% | 29.7% | 4.9% | 1997 | $2,068 | 30.7% | 83.4% | 7.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Arlington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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