Downtown Arlington
Shopping and dining along Abram Street
Most restaurants in Downtown Arlington will be found on the northeastern end by Abram Street. J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill is the local pub that was established in 1979 and is famous for its Irish nachos. The Flying Fish is a seafood restaurant specializing in fresh catfish, shrimp and oysters, while Grease Monkey is well known for its chicken-fried bacon burgers. Going south on Cooper Street leads to New York Eats, a halal joint that serves authentic gyros and falafel, as well as a Mexican restaurant in Taqueria Taxco. Local retail is focused around health, beauty and antique shops, while the closest grocery stores are Walmart, Kroger and Foodland Markets.Maverick activities around College Park
Several parks and recreational spaces are available around the University of Texas at Arlington. Doug Russell Park is a 12-acre park with trails that lead into the campus, while The Green at College Park has a walking loop and 3 acres of green space where students regularly hold special events. The Maverick Activities Center has a pool, climbing wall and indoor courts for soccer, volleyball and racquetball, and college sports fans can catch the latest games at College Park Center, Maverick Stadium or Allen Saxe Field. The Levitt Pavilion also welcomes thousands of visitors annually through its free concert series. “They built this large, grassy area with an auditorium across from city hall that brings in a lot of people,” Mathews says. “They’ll have a lot of live events, music and food trucks throughout the summer.”Student apartments, traditional homes and townhomes
Most residents in Downtown Arlington live in student housing, with rates ranging from $700 to $3,000 a month. “There’s a lot of apartments downtown,” Mathews says. “Once you get a little wider, you’ll see more single-family homes in the larger area.” One-story traditional houses will have less than 1-acre lots with prices ranging from $200,000 to $400,000, while larger modern farmhouse-style and townhomes will be pricier between $400,000 and $750,000.A diverse school district next to UT Arlington
Besides the local university, Downtown Arlington is also zoned for Arlington ISD, which earns a B-plus on Niche and is considered one of the most diverse school districts in the state. Speer and Webb Elementary are local to the community and respectively earn C and C-plus ratings on Niche, while Shackleford Junior High earns a B. The K-12 pathway ends at Lamar High School, which earns a B.Public transportation between the university and downtown
Downtown Arlington is 15-20 miles between Dallas and Fort Worth, with Interstate 30 providing a direct route to both major cities. MavMover buses take students around the 420-acre campus, while Via Transportation shuttles provide limited transportation off-campus. Both the downtown and university areas are walkable and bikeable, with Veo scooters and bikes available to rent for students and faculty. The Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is open 24 hours, while the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is around 14 miles north.
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David Dunn
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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hander Peralta
hander Peralta
CENTURY 21 Judge Fite Co.
(469) 517-1482
69 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Arlington
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Paula Alcala
Paula Alcala
Ponderosa &Associates,REALTORS
(817) 663-1292
44 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Arlington
$285,000 Price
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Cecilia Hampton
Cecilia Hampton
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Allen
(469) 815-7496
74 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Arlington
$159,000 Price
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Mary Reeves
Mary Reeves
Ebby Halliday Realtors
(817) 952-5568
104 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Arlington
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Kelsey Hicks
Kelsey Hicks
ARC Realty DFW
(682) 299-6899
64 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Arlington
$210K - $475K Price Range
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Elizabeth Deane
Elizabeth Deane
TDT Realtors
(817) 670-9650
205 Total Sales
3 in Downtown Arlington
$260K - $800K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Doug Russell Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
George Stevens Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Senter Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Founders Plaza
- Picnic Area
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gene Allen Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Arlington | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Arlington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Arlington, Arlington sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Arlington, Arlington over the last 12 months is $700,018, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$585,000
Median Sale Price
$700,018
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,451
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,572
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,785
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,022
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$649 - $1,200 per month
- Park Place at Arlington
- Studio-5 Beds
- 1-5 Baths
- 390+ Sq Ft
- 325 S Mesquite St
- Arlington, TX
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
18,870
Median Age
28
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,200
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,575
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.7%
College Graduates
41.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.8%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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