Arlington, Massachusetts
WELCOME TO ARLINGTON!
Arlington, MA is the quintessential suburban-town-meets-big-city. This town is located just 8 miles from downtown Boston and boasts easy commutes and public transportation plus walkable residential neighborhoods. From charmingly restored movie theaters and a diverse, bustling restaurant scene to an ice-skating rink and sandy town beach, Arlington is perfect for those who love a night out or a peaceful afternoon reading a book on the shores of Spy Pond. Learn more about all that Arlington, MA has to offer below!
ARLINGTON BY THE NUMBERS
45K
Population
5.5
Size
(Square Miles)
8
Miles from Boston
$1,283K
Average Sale Price
Single Family Home, 2024
$861K
Average Sale Price
Condominiums, 2024
$126K
Median Income
Household, US Census
1,245
Average SAT Score
Boston.com
#43
Top School Ranking
Niche.com, Best Public High Schools
in Massachusetts 2024
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ARLINGTON, MA
Fun Fact: Arlington is home to the country’s first public children’s library! Kids and books have gone hand in hand here for many years. The public school system is made up of seven elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. There are also a number of private schools. The average SAT scores for the town’s high school students is 1,245. View the Arlington Public Schools’ website for more information.
Education Links
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Public Schools
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Private Schools
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Arlington Catholic/Saint Agnes - PK - 12
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Dearborn Academy - Special Education, 3 - 12
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Lesley Ellis School - K - 8
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New Covenant School - K - 5 (Pre-K available in Lexington)
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Education
Arlington is an absolute commuter's dream! Driving virtually anywhere is a breeze in this town because it is nestled between Route 2 (to Boston/Route I-95) and Route 3 (Cambridge/Somerville/Boston & North to NH). Plus, it conveniently has Massachusetts Avenue running through it which runs all the way from Lexington through Cambridge and Boston, ending in Dorchester. If you prefer public transportation, the MBTA will truly connect you anywhere you need to go, with 8 bus lines going through town (62, 67, 77, 78, 79, 80, 87, 350) and 3 train lines within just a few miles from downtown (Red - Alewife; Purple - Lowell/Fitchburg; Green - Medford/Tufts)! Finally, if you prefer to walk, Arlington might be a great choice for you, with well-maintained sidewalks and a large stretch of the 11-mile Minuteman Bikeway Rail Trail connecting walkers and bikers throughout Arlington and surrounding towns.
Transportation Links
Transportation
Below are links to our Top 10 Things to Do in Arlington, Massachusetts! Please Contact Us if you'd like to learn more about things to do in Arlington.
Things to do
Below are links to some of our favorite places to eat in Arlington, Massachusetts! Please Contact Us if your favorites are missing - we'd love to add them so others can enjoy, too!
American
Bakeries, Breakfast, & Coffee
Barbecue
East Asian
Ice Cream/Dessert
Indian
Italian
Mediterranean & Middle Eastern
Mexican
Seafood
Places to Eat
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Utilities
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