Location, Location, Location!
I can´t wait to take you around the hugely popular town of Arlington, MA. A commuter´s dream, this desirable location is just six miles outside of Boston. Accessible to all major highways, the town is served by many MBTA bus routes, as well as the Red Line subway at nearby Alewife Station, and the commuter rail in West Medford.
The Minuteman Bikeway also calls a portion of Arlington home. This 11-mile trail runs from Alewife Station in Cambridge, through Arlington and Lexington, and ends in Bedford. For those of you looking to cut back on traffic time, biking to Alewife and hopping on the train is an excellent way to get into Boston.
Arlington by the Numbers
There´s so much to say about this thriving community, but let´s start with some numbers. These are key takeaways that you can use to help in your search for a new home.
Arlington Population: 42,844
Square Miles: 5.5
Distance from Boston: 8
Average Home Price: $545,917
Median Income, with children: $139,573
Property Tax Rate 2012, Per $1,000: $13.66
High School Average SAT Scores: 1675
Things to See and Do
From charmingly restored movie theaters and a bustling restaurant scene to an ice-skating rink and sandy town beach, Arlington is perfect for those who love a night out or a peaceful afternoon reading a book on the shores of Spy Pond. Here are a couple of my favorite things, let me help you find yours.
Movie Theater- Capitol Theater
From Cambridge to Arlington lines Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington is loaded with fabulous restaurants & bakeries.
Here are a few of my favorites -
Educational Matters
Arlington is home to the country´s first public children´s library and kids and books have gone hand in hand here for many years. The public school system is made up of seven elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. There are also a number of private schools. The average SAT scores for the town´s high school students is 1675.
Arlington Utilities
Need help seting up utilities service for your new home? I have put together some useful numbers and information for Arlington utilities.
Arlington Links
The following links were compiled to help you navigate your way around life in Arlington via the World Wide Web! Contact me at Elizabeth.Crampton@nemoves.com if you know of other interesting Arlington sites that would help other visitors.
Town Website
Private Schools