Dallas-Fort Worth
Arlington.
Arlington sits at the geographic center of the Metroplex, midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, and is home to the region's sports and entertainment districts.
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At a Glance
What it is like to live in Arlington.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Local Character
AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field and the entertainment district anchor Arlington's identity, while its family neighborhoods stretch across the middle of Tarrant County.
Typical Home Styles
Established brick and frame family homes dominate the older sections, with newer master-planned communities around the edges of the city.
Schools
Arlington ISD serves the city, with a few edge sections in Mansfield ISD, Kennedale ISD or other neighboring districts.
Commute Notes
I-30, I-20 and SH-360 put Arlington minutes from Dallas, Fort Worth and DFW Airport, making it one of the region's most commute-central addresses.
The History
How Arlington came to be.
The story behind this suburb, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Arlington was founded in 1876 as a market town on the Texas and Pacific Railway and incorporated in 1884, growing as a farming and college community around what became UT Arlington.
The arrival of Six Flags Over Texas in 1961 and, later, the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys stadiums remade the city as the region's entertainment hub, squarely between downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth.
Demographics
Who calls Arlington home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Arlington reported about 394,300 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, the second-largest city in the DFW metro after Dallas.
The population is young, diverse and family-friendly, with a strong professional base tied to the university, the stadiums and the city's central location in the Metroplex.
Households span established neighborhoods, new townhome districts and quiet family suburbs, giving buyers options at nearly every price point.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Arlington.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field for Cowboys and Rangers games
- Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor
- UT Arlington's Planetarium and the Levitt Pavilion
- River Legacy Parks along the Trinity
- The Arlington Museum of Art and downtown's events
Restaurants
Where Arlington likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
Ballpark-area sports bars and family grills
- The Tipsy Oak : rooftop bar and grill steps from Globe Life Field.
- Candlelite Inn Restaurant : family restaurant near the entertainment district.
- Restaurant506 : intimate dining room in a historic home.
Diverse international dining along the city's main corridors
- India Grill : Indian kitchen on Chaney Drive.
- Sushi And Ramen Japanese Restaurant : Japanese favorites on West Park Row.
- Cafe Americana : Latin American cafe on East Main Street.
Tex-Mex and barbecue favorites locals swear by
- Fuzzy's Taco Shop : taco shop favorite on Abram Street.
- Los Jarros Restaurant : Mexican plates on West Randol Mill Road.
- Gilberto's Taco Shop : San Diego-style tacos on East Abram Street.
Downtown Arlington's college-town cafes and brewpubs
- Zio Al's Pizza & Pasta : pizza and pasta near the UTA campus.
- Amore Mio Trattoria : Italian trattoria on East Abram.
- Cane Rosso Arlington : Neapolitan pizza in downtown Arlington.
Why People Choose Arlington
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Arlington sits dead-center in the Metroplex: every major job center, both airports and the region's sports and entertainment districts are within a short drive.
For buyers who want entertainment access, a major university and commutes in any direction, Arlington is the region's most central address.
Nearby
Communities worth comparing.
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Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Arlington?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Arlington and the surrounding area block by block. Reach out for honest, local answers about pricing, schools, timing and how to act when the right home appears.
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