Median Price
$1,040,000
$604/sqft
Schools
9.1/10
Excellent
Appreciation
4.1/10
Growth Potential
Commute
27 min
to Boston
Live Market Snapshot
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View all 11 sales$1,600,000
Curated Median
11
Total Sales on Record
$1,185,000–2,000,000
Price Range
Under Median
$1,325,000
19 Ernest Rd
3bd2ba2,505 sqft
$529/sqftInvalid Date
Under Median
$1,200,000
75 Tufts St
3bd2ba2,019 sqft
$594/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,710,000
147 Charlton St
5bd4ba3,310 sqft
$517/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,380,000
281 Forest St
4bd5ba3,088 sqft
$447/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,460,000
38 Hibbert St
4bd3ba2,520 sqft
$579/sqftInvalid Date
At Median
$1,600,000
9 Venner Rd
3bd4ba3,259 sqft
$491/sqftInvalid Date
What Drives Prices in Arlington
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $1,040,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$141,206 (14%)
Structure & Quality$486,378 (47%)
School Premium$194,551 (19%)
Access & Commute Premium$123,320 (12%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$94,545 (9%)
870
School Value Score
850
Overall Value Score
The Arlington Vibe
Balanced suburban life without the stuffiness
Moving to Arlington, MA (ZIP 02476)? You're getting one of the best value propositions in Greater Boston — school ratings on par with Lexington, bus access to Cambridge, and a median price about 30% lower than its neighbors. Balanced suburban community with good schools, reasonable prices, and a genuinely family-friendly atmosphere.
Highlights
🚌 Bus routes to Cambridge and Boston
🏫 Solid schools without Lexington prices
🌳 Spy Pond and parks everywhere
🍔 Underrated restaurant scene
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •Budget-conscious families
- •First-time buyers
- •Balanced lifestyle
- •Value seekers
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You want luxury
- •You need quick Boston access
- •You hate middle-of-the-road
Demographics
Population46,308
Median Age41.5
Median Household Income$129,333
Work from Home26.3%
Professional Sector74.8%
Safety & Crime
Arlington is safer than 78% of Massachusetts communities. Violent crime is well below the state average (1.2 vs. ~3.4 per 1,000). Property crime is moderate — lower than urban neighbors Cambridge and Somerville. A genuinely safe suburban community.
Safety Ranking
1.2
Violent Crime / 1,000
9.8
Property Crime / 1,000
Insider Tips
- 1.Arlington Heights has best walkability
- 2.East Arlington closer to Cambridge
- 3.Town meeting still matters here