Neighborhood in Arlington, Tarrant County

Living in South Arlington, Arlington

C-

14th of 21areas in Arlington
Overall score 37 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Arlington overall: D

South Arlington covers part of Arlington, TX, home to about 41,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.8 mi

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

Population
40,970
Median rent
$1,910
Median home value
$285,000
Household income
$89,500
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in South Arlington

South Arlington is an area in Arlington with about 41,000 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (65%) and 47% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 21 areas in Arlington, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in South Arlington

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in South Arlington

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,910, 30% higher than the Arlington median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Arlington report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,910, homes cost 3.2x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $89,500, 6.5% unemployed.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 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.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 12% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

South Arlington compared with Arlington

Better than Arlington

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%11 points higher than Arlington (54%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x21% lower than Arlington (4.1x)
  • Median household income: $89,50019% higher than Arlington ($75,171)

Worse than Arlington

  • Median rent: $1,91030% higher than Arlington ($1,470)
  • Average commute: 29 min10% higher than Arlington (27 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 29%3 points lower than Arlington (33%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CD P Morris ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD0.5 mi
  • BJames Coble MiddleMiddle, Mansfield ISD1.8 mi
  • AMansfield Summit High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in South Arlington

Median rent in South Arlington is $1,910 a month, 30% higher than the Arlington median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $285,000, 6% lower than the Arlington median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,990 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median rent30% higher than Arlington$1,910$1,470$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Arlington$285,000$304,700$283,800
Home value to income21% lower than Arlington3.2x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Arlington63%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Arlington65%54%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Arlington4.1%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Arlington199319861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,990
Mortgage payment
$1,560
Property tax
$429
Median rent, for comparison
$1,910

Based on a $285,000 home in South 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 income19% higher than Arlington$89,500$75,171$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Arlington6.5%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Arlington10%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Arlington29%33%34%
Average commute10% higher than Arlington29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Arlington12%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Arlington0.1%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Arlington96%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in South Arlington

Under 1831%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6437%
65 and over8.1%
Race and ethnicity
White30%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black33%
Asian6.0%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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. C-North MesquiteMesquite
  2. D+Southeast GarlandGarland
  3. C-Great OaksMission Bend

Questions about South Arlington

Is South Arlington a good place to live?

South Arlington covers part of Arlington, TX, home to about 41,000 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th 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 South Arlington?

Median rent in South Arlington is $1,910 a month, 30% higher than the Arlington median. The median home is worth $285,000, 6% lower than the Arlington median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Arlington.

What schools serve South Arlington?

The closest rated public schools are D P Morris Elementary (elementary, rated C), James Coble Middle (middle, rated B) and Mansfield Summit High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 18 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.