Arlington, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Arlington, Massachusetts is 46,015 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $141,440, the median home value is $885,000, and the median age is 41.3.
46,015
Population
8949
People / sq mi
$141,440
Median Income
$885,000
Median Home Value
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Arlington covers 5.1 sq mi of land at 8949 people per square mile.
About Arlington, MA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Arlington: 30.5% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Arlington is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 46,015. It ranks #29 among cities in Massachusetts by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $141,440, putting Arlington near the top of US cities. The poverty rate, 3.3%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $885,000, with typical rent around $2,043.
Arlington is among the best-educated US cities: 74.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 30.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Arlington — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$141,440
Median Household Income
$83,001
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$885,000
Median Home Value
$2,043
Median Rent
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.6%
High School+
74.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
12.5%
Drive Alone
45.8%
Public Transit
30.5%
Work From Home
32.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
30.8%
Foreign Born
79.6%
Non-English at Home
2.7%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
98.9%
Health Insurance
96.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 30.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 25.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.6% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.2% |
| Construction | 2.0% |
| Retail Trade | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arlington, Massachusetts has a population of 46,015 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Arlington, Massachusetts is $141,440, with 3.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Arlington, Massachusetts is $885,000, with median monthly rent at $2,043 and a homeownership rate of 60.6%.
The median age in Arlington, Massachusetts is 41.3 years. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.