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What BestPlaces Users Say about Arlington
Arlington is a city located in Texas, known for its sports teams and attractions such as Six Flags Over Texas and AT&T Stadium. It is also home to the University of Texas at Arlington and has a growing job market in industries such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing.
According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Arlington has its ups and downs. While some praise the city for its convenient location and affordable cost of living, others mention issues such as traffic and crime. Several reviewers also mention the strong sense of community and diversity in Arlington.
One user, Samantha, had this to say about living in Arlington: "I've lived in Arlington for 5 years now and I absolutely love it. There is always something to do, from sporting events to concerts to festivals. The cost of living is also very reasonable which is a huge plus." Another reviewer, John, adds, "I've called Arlington home for over 20 years and I have no plans of leaving. It's a great place to raise a family with good schools and plenty of job opportunities."
However, some reviewers did mention concerns about traffic and crime in Arlington. As David puts it, "Traffic can be a nightmare during rush hour and we do have a higher crime rate compared to other cities in Texas. But overall, I still enjoy living here and the benefits outweigh the negatives for me." Similarly, Sarah writes, "The crime rate can be alarming but I've never personally felt unsafe. Just need to be aware of your surroundings like in any other city."
Overall, it seems that living in Arlington has its pros and cons but many residents are happy with their decision to live there. As Emily states, "Arlington is a diverse and welcoming city with a great sense of community. I've lived here my whole life and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."
based on 34 ReviewsGet to know Arlington with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Arlington
Perfect location - 7/7/2021
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 and Texas Rangers.
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Crime cesspool - 11/27/2018
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 out of here in March moving to Granbury or Springtown. So glad to get out but so very
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Seniors - 2/7/2017
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.
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Arlington Tx - 3/16/2016
Quality of life is fine but its boring and a city for someone raising a
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Should You move to Arlington? - 6/21/2015
Should You move to Arlington? well it depends. I am black and I live on the Arlington/Grand Prairie border near six flags. Let's start with the positives: 1. Upbeat vibe-Arlington has a very lively feel. There's Six Flags, AT&T Stadium, several restaurants and sports bars, K1 speed, museums, bingo, and many entertainment venues. The people are heavy into fitness, drive nice cars, have nice apartments, homes,etc. 2.Yes there are plenty jobs, but I will go deeper into that later. This is definitely a good fit for some(we shall explore that topic later as well) 3.somewhat good weather-it's been mostly warm since I moved here in December of 2014. There have been severe thunderstorms, monsoon type rains, and even a blizzard earlier this year. Overall however, the weather has been good. 3.Attitude towards blacks-this topic somewhat will fall into both categories. Whites here act more comfortable around black people for the most part. Most of them are nice, they speak, etc. There
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Nice.. - 1/8/2015
There's nice parts of Arlington, just as well as bad parts but the rel place to be is downtown where there is six flags, dallas cowboys stadium, and
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Climate - 3/11/2013
Long, dry, hot summers, Average Temp 100-103. Great but short fall and spring. Winter very mild with occasional cold snaps around late January to late
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Hot - 4/20/2012
Yes, everything you've heard about the Tx heat is true. However, as long as you're not down in South Texas you manage to avoid most of the humidity. I once visited Tampa in March. It was only about 80, but you could not walk 5 steps out the door before you were drenched in sweat. So yes, it's hot here, but I would rather race 100 than 90 w/ high humidity.
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My foreign adventure - 4/1/2012
I moved from the DFW area in September 2011 to Lake Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. The climate, cost of living, people and the adventure are what brought me here. The climate is near perfect year round. The Mexican people are so friendly and caring. There is always an adventure to be had! I wanted out of the Texas heat and away from the snobby, judgmental
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Arlington is a Toxic Gasland - 5/21/2011
If your motto is "drill, baby drill", then Arlington is the place for you. In fact, if you live here, you most likely will be blessed with a gas drilling pad site right in your own backyard because this city council loves issuing permits to gas drillers. In exchange for a small amount of royalty money you might receive from the industry, you and your children will get multiple exposures to fracking chemicals, diesel fumes, dust and experience loud disruptive noise 24/7. Since gas is highly explosive, and many of these pad sites are just hundreds of feet from resident's homes, daycare centers, and schools, know that risk for explosions and well blow outs are in your future. If you believe that heavy industrial gas mining complements a residential neighborhood, and if maintaining good, sound health is not a concern, then Arlington is the place for
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