Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) C-
Kickstand Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bubble Nation
Coffee Shop
Gail Ann Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
The Roasted Granola Café
Coffee Shop
Breadboard Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Barismo
Coffee Shop
Belmont Caffe
Coffee Shop
Black Bear Café
Coffee Shop
MA France
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Loading Dock
Coffee Shop
Danish Pastry House
Coffee Shop
Tamper
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
NOCA Provisions
Coffee Shop
Cafe Barada
Coffee Shop
Life Alive Organic Café
Coffee Shop
Nine Bar Espresso
Coffee Shop
Mr. Crêpe
Coffee Shop
Shirley
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Diesel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Jason Russell House
Museum
Smith Museum Archives
Museum
Arlington Center Historic District
Attraction
Central Street Historical District
Attraction
Arlington Friends of the Drama
Theatre Arts
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
Museum
Regent Theatre
Cinema
Capitol Theatre
Cinema
Clay Dreams
Theatre Arts
Griffin Museum at Digital Silver Imaging
Museum
Dilboy Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Mystic River Watershed
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Apple Cinemas
Cinema
Bowman Tavern
Attraction
Balch Arena Theater
Theatre Arts
Shirley and Alex Aidekman Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Cohen Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Remis Sculpture Gallery
Art Gallery
Studio Cinema
Cinema
Granoff Music Center
Theatre Arts
Somerville Theater
Cinema
Flatbread Company
Bowling Alley
Rockwell
Theatre Arts
Chevalier Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (12) D-
Shanny Beer and Wine
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Papa Gino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
D'Agostino's Delicatessen
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Capitol Creamery
Sweets
Menotomy Beer & Wine
Alcohol
Olympic Pizza
Fast Food
A Chocolate Dream
Sweets
Giles Fine Wines
Alcohol
Jackson's
Fast Food
Berman's Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Craft Beer Cellar
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Busa Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Sav-Mor Spirits
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Deli
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Norton's Liquors
Alcohol
Hillside Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
PJ Ryan’s
Bar
Fitness (6) F
Dahn Yoga
Gym
Arlington Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Black Crow Yoga
Gym
West Medford Community Center
Community Centre
Cambridge Strength and Conditioning
Gym
Gravaton CrossFit
Gym
Adaptive Training Center
Gym
Wu Dao Kung Fu and Tai Chi
Gym
Soul Train
Gym
Boston Sports Club
Gym
Get In Shape For Women
Gym
Fitness Together
Gym
Jenks Senior Center
Community Centre
Central Rock Gym
Gym
Down Under School of Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LPY Yoga & Barre
Gym
Lexington Community Center
Community Centre
Get In Shape for Women
Gym
Body & Brain Yoga
Gym
Artemis Yoga
Gym
Charles Mosesian Cultural and Youth Center
Community Centre
Armenian Cultural and Educational Center
Community Centre
Commonwealth Crossfit
Gym
Ryan Connolly Field
Gym
Groceries (11) A+
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market Arlington
Grocery Store
Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery
Bakery
Cookie Time
Bakery
Maruichi Japanese Food and Deli
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Quebrada Baking Co.
Bakery
Mass Hole Donuts
Bakery
Arlington Bakery
Bakery
Quebrada Baking Co.
Bakery
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Iggy's Breads of the World
Bakery
Wilson Farm
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Wilson Farm
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Nüssli118
Health Food
Food Land
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
bfresh market
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Wellington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Brigham Square Park
Park
Nora A. Brown Park
Park
Jason Russell House Park
Park
Symmes Hospital Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Cutter School Park
Park
Nicole L. Reinhart Memorial Playground at Cutter Park
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Arlington Town Hall Park
Park
Buzzell Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Whittemore-Robbins Playground
Playground
Menotomy Rocks Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Whittemore Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Kensington Park Historic District
Park
Spy Pond Field
Park
Shops (36) A+
The Bike Stop
Bicycle
Shattuck Hardware
Home Improvement
Quad Cycles
Bicycle
Paper and More Party Goods
Gift Shop
Symmes Mini-Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Arlington Centered
Gift Shop
Ronald A. Riesz Optician
Optician
7 Star Grocery
Convenience Store
Wild Child
Clothing
Book Rack
Books
Helena's
Clothing
Jacqui's Salon
Hairdresser
Shattuck Heights Hardware
Home Improvement
Shattuck Heights Hardware
Home Improvement
Arlington Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Fenway Market
Convenience Store
J&L Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Mass Convenience
Convenience Store
Derby Farm
Florist
Continental Salon
Hairdresser
Art Beat
Gift Shop
Maxima
Gift Shop
Broadway Market
Convenience Store
Tony's All-Sport Barbershop
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 18.0% take public transportation in Arlington.
Public Transit Stops (161)
Stops & Stations A+
905 Massachusetts Ave
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Lockeland Ave
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Mt Vernon St
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Prentiss Rd
Bus Stop
154 Summer St
Bus Stop
Opp 154 Summer St
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Newman Way
Bus Stop
Opp 818 Mass Ave
Bus Stop
Summer St opp Richfield Rd
Bus Stop
Summer St @ Richfield St
Bus Stop
Summer St @ Hospital Rd
Bus Stop
Summer St opp Hospital Rd - Lahey Clinic
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Menotomy Rd
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Brattle St
Bus Stop
Mill St opp Bacon St
Bus Stop
Mill St @ Bacon St
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Central St
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Robbins Rd
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St
Bus Stop
Summer St opp Washington St
Bus Stop
Summer St @ Washington St
Bus Stop
1125 Massachusetts Ave opp Fessenden Rd
Bus Stop
Washington St @ Candia St
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Ave @ Library Way
Bus Stop
Mystic St @ Victoria Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.0% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Arlington is 178/100 - which is 34% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A+

Arlington crime rates are 654 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
595 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
60 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Arlington is $114,576 - which is 61% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$114,576 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Arlington Fire Department
Fire Station
Arlington Police Department
Police
American Laser
Doctor
Arlington Fire Department - Central Station
Fire Station
Dr George A. Biron
Dentist
Arlington Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
R. O. Murphy, Dentist
Doctor
Belmont Center Fire House
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Medford Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Dr. Isabelle Jaillet, DMD
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Lahey Clinic Primary Care
Clinic
Winchester Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Passport Health Medford Travel Clini
Hospital
Lapidus
Dentist
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
Doctor
Marino Center
Doctor
Belmont Police Department
Police
Somerville Fire Department
Fire Station
Tufts University Health Service
Clinic
McLean Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B

Arlington home prices are $687,600 - which is 102% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$687,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Arlington graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (12) A
Ottoson Middle
John A Bishop
M Norcross Stratton
Brackett
St Agnes School
Peirce
Gibbs School
Lesley Ellis School
Cyrus E Dallin
Winn Brook
Thompson
Hardy
Dearborn Academy
St Raphael School
Brooks School
Roger E Wellington
Belmont Day School
Ambrose Elementary
Lexington Christian Academy
International School Of Boston
Fayerweather Street School
International School Of Boston
Childrens Own School
Mary Lee Burbank
West Somerville Neighborhood
High Schools (3) A
Arlington High
Arlington Catholic High School
Belmont Hill School
Dearborn Academy
Belmont High
Lexington Christian Academy
International School Of Boston
International School Of Boston
Matignon High School
Medford High
Arlington School
Cns/Pathways Academy
Cristo Rey Boston High School
Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay
Winchester High School
Meadowridge Pelham Academy
Curtis-Tufts
Gann Academy-The New Jewish High School
Watertown High
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Waltham Sr High
Cotting School
Perkins School For The Blind
Lexington High
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ratings A

Arlington has an overall rating of 82% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Arlington Area Facts

  • Arlington has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Arlington crime rates are 53% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Arlington is 34% higher than the Massachusetts average

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The Best of Arlington, MA 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 22, 2015) I have lived in Arlington, Massachusetts almost all my life. I moved there with my parents when I was just 6 years old, since then I have fallen in love with the city and it's calm and cool seasons and fresh look. When many people think of Massachusetts, they only think of Harvar ...Read More d, but there is much more to the state and its cities. Arlington is a cozy, but yet broad city that has a wide variety of things to view. For example, Arlington's attractions, nightlife, shopping centers, restaurants, and communities are definitely some things to look out for when visiting the beautiful and placid city.

Most of Arlington's attractions are very historic, which is what makes the town so educational, but fascinating and fun. One of my favorite and most popular historic attractions to visit are the Robbins Library, the Henry Swan House, and the Robbins Farm Park. These attractions inform visitors about the history of Arlington, while also allowing them to have fun.

Secondly, Arlington's restaurants and extremely exquisite! The cultural variety of Arlington's is amazing! I've been living in Arlington for over 20 years and I've seen many great cultural restaurants. For example, some of the best are La Posada Restaurante, Punjab, and Tango Restaurant. Overall, Arlington has quite a few different and unique restaurants that truly stand out. Any tourist that visits will surely be impressed by the city's variety when it comes to dining.

When comes to Arlington's nightlife spot, there's not much to see. Arlington is known for being a quiet and calm town, where not many people go out for some night action. However, one of most popular spots would have to be the Machine Nightclub or the Whiskey Saigon. These places are both rated 4 stars and are known to have people feeling excited and buzzed. Personally, I've never visited these clubs, but I've heard great things about them.

Shopping in Arlington isn't all that, but it is surely fun! Arlington's shops are mostly small and old-fashioned. There aren't many flashy and fancy stores besides boutiques. One of the best malls to visit would be the Colonial Shopping Center or Arsenal Mall. Both malls carry great clothing that I'm pretty sure many people would admire. In fact, my favorite mall would be the Arsenal mall.

Lastly, the communities of Arlington are cozy, calm, and quiet. There is quite a lot of space for many different communities, so the city is definitely not jumbled up. I love Arlington's communities as there is rarely any noise where I live and everyone is very friendly, supportive, and helpful whenever there is a problem.

Overall, Arlington, Massachusetts is a great place to live for those who just want to get away from the noise and want to experience a historic, placid and beautiful trip. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Arlington? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wellington Park
      Unknown Name
      Brigham Square Park
      Nora A. Brown Park
      Jason Russell House Park
      Symmes Hospital Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Cutter School Park

      Entertainment

      Jason Russell House
      Smith Museum Archives
      Arlington Center Historic District
      Central Street Historical District
      Arlington Friends of the Drama
      Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
      Regent Theatre
      Capitol Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Shanny Beer and Wine
      Domino's
      Quiznos
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Papa Gino's
      Dunkin'
      D'Agostino's Delicatessen
      Dunkin' Donuts

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Arlington? Of all people who commute, 18.0% take public transportation in Arlington.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Arlington? The cost of living in Arlington is 178/100 - which is 34% higher than Massachusetts.
      Arlington
      178

      78% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Arlington? Arlington crime rates are 654, which are 53% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      654 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 153

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      94%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Arlington? The median income in Arlington is $114,576 which is 61% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $114,576107% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $63,578113% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      47% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Arlington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      American Laser
      R. O. Murphy, Dentist

      B Housing

      What are Arlington home prices? Arlington home prices are $687,600 - which is 102% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $687,600272% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,75685% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Arlington have good schools? The Arlington graduation rate is 95% - which is 9% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      45% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Arlington a good place to live? Arlington has an overall rating of 82% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      8 total surveys

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