Arlington, TX Economy


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Arlington, TX is a bustling city located in between Dallas and Fort Worth. It's home to many big corporations such as Texas Rangers (MLB) and the Dallas Cowboys (NFL) who call Arlington their home. Additionally, there are numerous local companies that operate out of the city including Amazon, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. The cost of living in Arlington is slightly higher than the national average with 2 bedroom rent averaging at $1,630 compared to $1,430 in the US. Grocery costs also tend to be higher in Arlington with a grocery index of 98 compared to 100 nationally. Despite the slightly higher cost of living, Arlington features an abundance of amenities and attractions such as Six Flags Over Texas amusement park, AT&T Stadium where you can catch a football game or concert, the beautiful River Legacy Park for outdoor activities like hiking or fishing, and a great selection of restaurants for diverse cuisine. All in all, Arlington is a great place to live and work!

Arlington has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Arlington has seen the job market increase by 2.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Arlington
- The Sales Tax Rate for Arlington is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Arlington is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Arlington
- The average income of a Arlington resident is $25,236 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Arlington resident is $65,481 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyArlington, TexasUnited States
  76
  -3.9%-6.2%
  38.9%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $30,659$37,638
  $65,481$69,021
  $76,723$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.4%0.5%
  8.3%6.8%
  10.0%10.0%
  3.4%2.5%
  11.8%11.0%
  7.8%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.4%1.9%
  5.1%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  5.4%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.6%4.2%
  9.5%9.3%
  11.4%14.0%
  1.9%2.1%
  8.1%7.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  2.7%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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