Living in Arlington (Massachusetts)
Arlington (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 42,844 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single pensioners (top 1%, #55 of 9,474), people who put healthcare first (top 2%, #113 of 9,474), business owners (top 2%, #147 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Arlington (Massachusetts)
- The Massachusetts Bay is 11 km away.
- It is part of Greater Boston, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:25.
How Arlington (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,217 of 11,898 | #32 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 36 | #5,608 of 9,771 | #78 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #2,873 of 8,006 | #35 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,538 of 6,237 | #22 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #562 of 9,474 | #50 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 78 | #55 of 9,474 | #4 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #587 of 10,762 | #62 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #66 of 4,537 | #5 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 78 | #93 of 4,444 | #8 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #74 of 3,053 | #7 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,227 of 7,271 | #4 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #175 of 6,227 | #12 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 80 | #122 of 3,933 | #7 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #252 of 2,119 | #30 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,682 of 8,006 | #33 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,171 of 12,111 | #106 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #88 of 4,114 | #8 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 82 | #108 of 7,271 | #4 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #113 of 9,474 | #34 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 50 | #8,769 of 18,063 | #325 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #6,108 of 16,523 | #242 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #13,871 of 18,063 | #371 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #437 of 16,523 | #46 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #237 of 21,167 | #14 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #240 of 12,111 | #45 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 73 | #609 of 6,413 | #92 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #147 of 12,111 | #4 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #165 of 4,750 | #8 of 248 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.