Neighborhood in Arlington, Tarrant County

Living in Arlington Lakeside, Arlington

B-

6th of 21areas in Arlington
Overall score 59 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Arlington overall: D

Arlington Lakeside is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 11,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library0.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
11,490
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$335,000
Household income
$101,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in Arlington Lakeside

Arlington Lakeside is a neighborhood in Arlington with about 11,500 residents, homes built around 1974, mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for Arlington Lakeside is B-. That puts it 6th of 21 areas we grade in Arlington, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Arlington Lakeside

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $101,200, 35% higher than the Arlington median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Arlington Lakeside

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Arlington Lakeside report card

Each grade compares Arlington Lakeside with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,360, homes cost 3.3x income.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $101,200, 5.3% unemployed.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 406 violent crimes per 100k, 1,993 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 14% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    44% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

Arlington Lakeside compared with Arlington

Better than Arlington

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 42%17 points lower than Arlington (60%)
  • Median household income: $101,20035% higher than Arlington ($75,171)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 68%13 points higher than Arlington (54%)

Worse than Arlington

  • Vacant homes: 8.6%2 points higher than Arlington (7.0%)
  • Average commute: 28 min4% higher than Arlington (27 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BDuff ElementaryElementary, Arlington ISD0.5 mi
  • CBailey Junior HighMiddle, Arlington ISD1.1 mi
  • CArlington High SchoolHigh, Arlington ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Arlington Lakeside

Median rent in Arlington Lakeside is $1,360 a month, 7% lower than the Arlington median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $335,000, 10% higher than the Arlington median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,206 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median rent7% lower than Arlington$1,360$1,470$1,403
Median home value10% higher than Arlington$335,000$304,700$283,800
Home value to income18% lower than Arlington3.3x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points lower than Arlington42%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Arlington68%54%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Arlington8.6%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Arlington197419861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,206
Mortgage payment
$1,834
Property tax
$372
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $335,000 home in Arlington Lakeside, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median household income35% higher than Arlington$101,200$75,171$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Arlington5.3%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Arlington8.0%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Arlington44%33%34%
Average commute4% higher than Arlington28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Arlington14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Arlington1.4%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Arlington95%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Arlington Lakeside

Under 1823%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6437%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White56%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black6.9%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race3.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Arlington

  1. 1AWebb
  2. 2ASierra Elite Estates
  3. 3B+Western TrailsMedian rent $2,080
  4. 4B-Southwest ArlingtonMedian rent $1,840
  5. 5B-La FronteraMedian rent $2,150
  6. 7B-Fox RunMedian rent $1,820
  7. 8B-West ArlingtonMedian rent $1,620
  8. 9C+LindbergMedian rent $1,530

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BCentral SchertzSchertz
  2. CHigh PointeAustin
  3. CNortheast BurlesonBurleson

Questions about Arlington Lakeside

Is Arlington Lakeside a good place to live?

Arlington Lakeside is a neighborhood in Arlington, TX, home to about 11,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Arlington Lakeside?

Renters in Arlington Lakeside pay a median of $1,360 a month, 7% lower than the Arlington median. The median home is worth $335,000, 10% higher than the Arlington median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Arlington.

What schools serve Arlington Lakeside?

The closest rated public schools are Duff Elementary (elementary, rated B), Bailey Junior High (middle, rated C) and Arlington High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Arlington Lakeside name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.