Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Arlington, TX
$355,000Median listing price
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About Arlington
Arlington is a major Mid-Cities city in Tarrant County — the largest city entirely within Tarrant County — sitting between Dallas and Fort Worth. Home to AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers), Six Flags Over Texas, and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Home prices in Arlington
The median listing price in Arlington is $355,000.
Top places in Arlington
- AT&T Stadium — home of the Dallas Cowboys; tours and events year-round.
- Globe Life Field and Texas Live! — Rangers ballpark and adjacent entertainment district.
- Six Flags Over Texas — flagship theme park (opened 1961).
- River Legacy Parks — ~1,300 acres of trails along the Trinity River.
- University of Texas at Arlington — large public research university in the city core.
- Arlington Museum of Art and the Levitt Pavilion concert series downtown.
Commuting from Arlington
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; center-city reference, varies with traffic).
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~30–35 minutes (approximate; varies with traffic).
- TRE commuter rail: Arlington has no TRE station in-town; the closest is Fort Worth Central Station / CentrePort-DFW.
Schools in Arlington
Public schools: Arlington Independent School District. 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, TX?
The median listing price in Arlington is $355,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Arlington, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~20–25 minutes (approximate; center-city reference, varies with traffic). - Which school district serves Arlington, TX?
Arlington is served by Arlington Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.