Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Arlington, MA
$1,099,000Median listing price
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About Arlington
Arlington is a dense, walkable inner suburb just northwest of Cambridge with a classic New England town center and a lively Mass Ave corridor of restaurants and shops. It trades single-family affordability for bike-friendly streets, quick bus links to the Red Line at Alewife, and landmarks like Spy Pond and Robbins Farm Park.
Home prices in Arlington
The median listing price in Arlington is $1,099,000.
Top places in Arlington
- Spy Pond Park.
- Robbins Farm Park (famous swing with Boston skyline views).
- Minuteman Bikeway.
- Old Schwamb Mill (working 19th-century mill museum).
- Jason Russell House (Revolutionary War history museum).
- Arlington Center and the Mass Ave dining corridor.
Commuting from Arlington
- MBTA buses (including routes along Mass Ave) to Alewife and the Red Line.
- About 6 miles northwest of Boston; drive roughly 15-25 minutes off-peak.
- Minuteman Bikeway connects Arlington to Cambridge and Bedford for bike commuters.
Schools in Arlington
Public schools: Arlington Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Arlington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Arlington, MA?
The median listing price in Arlington is $1,099,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Arlington, MA?
MBTA buses (including routes along Mass Ave) to Alewife and the Red Line. - Which school district serves Arlington, MA?
Arlington is served by Arlington Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.