Moving to Arlington, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Arlington: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Arlington at a glance
Why people move to Arlington
Right between Dallas and Fort Worth, best of both
Home to Cowboys, Rangers, and Six Flags
More affordable than Plano or Frisco
Strong job base with GM, healthcare, and education
Where to live in Arlington
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Viridian
Master-planned, lakes, top schools
Dalworthington Gardens
Larger lots, quiet, established
Entertainment District
Near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field
South Arlington
Affordable, family-focused
Major employers
- · GM Assembly Plant
- · UT Arlington
- · Texas Health Resources
- · Six Flags
- · Cowboys/Rangers stadiums
Schools
Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD, and HEB ISD; UT Arlington for higher-ed.
Airports
- · DFW International (15 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Traffic on I-30 during events
No city public transit, plan on driving
Property taxes are high
Who thrives in Arlington
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