Neighborhood in Arlington, Tarrant County

Living in East Arlington, Arlington

F

20th of 21areas in Arlington
Overall score 4 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Arlington overall: D

East Arlington covers part of Arlington, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (10 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
10,320
Median rent
$1,350
Median home value
$203,000
Household income
$54,800
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
22%
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What it's like to live in East Arlington

East Arlington is an area in Arlington with about 10,300 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly rented (78% of homes) and 33% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 20th of 21 areas in Arlington, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in East Arlington

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in East Arlington

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Arlington report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,350, homes cost 3.7x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $54,800, 6.8% unemployed.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 69 of 100 on the state rating.

    10 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 25 min, 7.3% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    32% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    22% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D

    85% of homes have broadband.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

East Arlington compared with Arlington

Better than Arlington

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 55%5 points lower than Arlington (60%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x9% lower than Arlington (4.1x)
  • Median rent: $1,3508% lower than Arlington ($1,470)

Worse than Arlington

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 22%32 points lower than Arlington (54%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%17 points lower than Arlington (33%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 32%13 points higher than Arlington (18%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FThornton ElementaryElementary, Arlington ISD0.6 mi
  • FCarter Junior HighMiddle, Arlington ISD2.4 mi
  • DSam Houston High SchoolHigh, Arlington ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in East Arlington

Median rent in East Arlington is $1,350 a month, 8% 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 $203,000, 33% lower than the Arlington median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,393 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median rent8% lower than Arlington$1,350$1,470$1,403
Median home value33% lower than Arlington$203,000$304,700$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Arlington3.7x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Arlington55%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points lower than Arlington22%54%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Arlington7.8%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Arlington198619861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,393
Mortgage payment
$1,111
Property tax
$282
Median rent, for comparison
$1,350

Based on a $203,000 home in East Arlington, 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 income27% lower than Arlington$54,800$75,171$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Arlington6.8%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Arlington17%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Arlington16%33%34%
Average commute6% lower than Arlington25 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Arlington7.3%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Arlington0.4%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Arlington85%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East Arlington

Under 1827%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6433%
65 and over7.7%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Black25%
Asian3.3%
Other or more than one race2.9%

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. 6B-Arlington LakesideMedian rent $1,360
  7. 7B-Fox RunMedian rent $1,820
  8. 8B-West ArlingtonMedian rent $1,620

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. FGreenspointHouston
  2. FSoutheast Fort WorthFort Worth
  3. D-Indian HillsGrand Prairie

Questions about East Arlington

Is East Arlington a good place to live?

East Arlington covers part of Arlington, TX, home to about 10,300 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 20th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in East Arlington?

Median rent in East Arlington is $1,350 a month, 8% lower than the Arlington median. The median home is worth $203,000, 33% lower than the Arlington median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Arlington.

What schools serve East Arlington?

The closest rated public schools are Thornton Elementary (elementary, rated F), Carter Junior High (middle, rated F) and Sam Houston High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Arlington that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.