Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington: town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Arlington is a town located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,844 and a population density of 7,790 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 45,169 inhabitants.
The town was created 396 years ago in 1629.
Quick Facts about Arlington
| Population | 45,169 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Postal code | 02474, 02475, 02476 |
| Phone Area Codes | 1 |
| Area | 5.5 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4154,-71.1564 |
| Altitude | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1630 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:29:33 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8,213 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Arlington is located at 42°24'55"N 71°9'23"W (42.4153700, -71.1564400).
Arlington map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Arlington increased by 5.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,844 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,393 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,846 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 44,250 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 44,614 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 44,910 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,224 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,389 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,489 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,531 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,169 | -0.8% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Arlington
1Spy Pond Park
56 Pond Ln, Arlington, MA 02474, United States View details
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2Robbins Farm Park
61 Eastern Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, United States View details
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3Menotomy Rocks Park
129 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476, United States View details
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4McClennen Park
Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474, United States View details
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5Arlington Reservoir
210 Lowell St, Arlington, MA 02474, United States View details
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People born in Arlington (58)
People born in Arlington, including Catholic bishop Richard Lennon, meat packer Samuel Wilson, ice hockey goaltender John Aiken, .
More notable people
- Holly Flanders (Olympic alpine skier) she was born in 26/12/1957
- Whitney Smith (American vexillologist) he was born in 26/02/1940
- June Caprice (American actress) she was born in 19/11/1895
- Robert Creeley (American poet) he was born in 21/05/1926
- Jon Fontas (American ice hockey player) he was born in 16/04/1955
- Jeff Norton (American ice hockey player) he was born in 25/11/1965
- Tom Walsh (American ice hockey player) he was born in 22/04/1983
- David Armstrong (American photographer) he was born in 24/05/1954
- Mark J. Sullivan (United States Secret Service agent) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Reid W. Barton (American mathematician) he was born in 06/05/1983
- Andrew Chaikin (American journalist and writer) he was born in 24/06/1956
- Liam Ezekiel (American football player) he was born in 30/10/1982
- Andy Powers (American professional hockey player and coach) he was born in 12/10/1975
- Art Chisholm (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/11/1934
- Arthur Stephen Lane (United States federal judge) he was born in 26/12/1910
- Bull Lowe (American football player (1895-1939)) he was born in 21/06/1895
- Dave "Chico" Ryan (American singer) he was born in 09/04/1948
- Dave Shean (American baseball player) he was born in 09/07/1883
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Arlington, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 362782 | Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy | Medford (MA) | 02155 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Arlington, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Arlington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| East Arlington Post Office | Arlington (MA) | 02474 |
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Other cities in Middlesex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 119,192 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Lowell | 110,904 | The third most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Framingham | 73,892 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Framingham Center | 65,413 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts. |
| Waltham | 62,069 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Medford | 60,847 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Malden | 59,922 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Everett | 46,107 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Billerica | 43,021 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Woburn | 40,135 | A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Marlborough | 39,290 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Watertown | 36,125 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Natick | 35,766 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Chelmsford | 35,528 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Arlington distances to largest Massachusetts cities