Neighborhood in Arlington, Tarrant County

Living in West Arlington, Arlington

B-

8th of 21areas in Arlington
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Arlington overall: D

West Arlington covers part of Arlington, TX, home to about 30,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
30,490
Median rent
$1,620
Median home value
$328,000
Household income
$101,200
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in West Arlington

West Arlington is an area in Arlington with about 30,500 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 33% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 21 areas in Arlington, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in West Arlington

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $101,200, 35% higher than the Arlington median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in West Arlington

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

West Arlington report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,620, homes cost 3.2x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $101,200, 6.2% unemployed.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 26 min, 15% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

West Arlington compared with Arlington

Better than Arlington

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%21 points higher than Arlington (54%)
  • Median household income: $101,20035% higher than Arlington ($75,171)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x20% lower than Arlington (4.1x)

Worse than Arlington

  • Median rent: $1,62010% higher than Arlington ($1,470)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.4%2 points lower than Arlington (1.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FShort ElementaryElementary, Arlington ISD0.3 mi
  • BGunn Junior HighMiddle, Arlington ISD0.7 mi
  • CArlington High SchoolHigh, Arlington ISD2 mi

Cost of living in West Arlington

Median rent in West Arlington is $1,620 a month, 10% higher than the Arlington median. A household would need about $65,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $328,000, 8% higher than the Arlington median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,219 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereArlingtonTexas
Median rent10% higher than Arlington$1,620$1,470$1,403
Median home value8% higher than Arlington$328,000$304,700$283,800
Home value to income20% lower than Arlington3.2x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Arlington56%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Arlington76%54%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than Arlington5.6%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Arlington198019861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,219
Mortgage payment
$1,795
Property tax
$424
Median rent, for comparison
$1,620

Based on a $328,000 home in West 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 income35% higher than Arlington$101,200$75,171$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Arlington6.2%5.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Arlington6.2%13%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Arlington37%33%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Arlington26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Arlington15%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Arlington0.4%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in West Arlington

Under 1823%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6438%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black15%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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. 9C+LindbergMedian rent $1,530

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CNortheast BurlesonBurleson
  2. B-Northwest TempleTemple
  3. C-Central Grand PrairieGrand Prairie

Questions about West Arlington

Is West Arlington a good place to live?

West Arlington covers part of Arlington, TX, home to about 30,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 21 areas we score in Arlington. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in West Arlington?

Median rent in West Arlington is $1,620 a month, 10% higher than the Arlington median. The median home is worth $328,000, 8% higher than the Arlington median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Arlington.

What schools serve West Arlington?

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

This area groups 19 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.