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North Central Arlington

North Central Arlington

$304,653 Average Value
$292 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

North Central Arlington borders the entertainment district and I-30

North Central Arlington borders Arlington's entertainment district, where millions of annual visitors attend Dallas Cowboys or Texas Rangers games, ride roller coasters at Six Flags over Texas, and enjoy an array of entertainment options at Texas Live! Still, North Central Arlington is home to cozy subdivisions just off Interstate 30 and between Dallas and Fort Worth, which make it a smart choice for area commuters. The community's many conveniences, such as several schools, shops and a hospital, offer a balance between work and play — and its appeal is evident to both residents and the many visitors who stay in short-term rentals.

Shopping, dining and entertainment options keep expanding

AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys NFL team, and Globe Life Field, home to the Texas Rangers MLB team, are among the many major entertainment venues within walking distance of North Central Arlington, and the area continues to see new investment. "We just opened The National Medal of Honor Museum. It's huge. It's amazing," says Kelsey Hicks, an Arlington native and Realtor at Austin Realty Consultants. Residents also don't need to go far for daily errands: Walmart Supercenter is just outside the neighborhood, and Lincoln Square shopping center has mainstays like PetSmart and Michaels. Lincoln Square is slated for redevelopment, with plans for a new shopping center called Anthem to begin construction in 2026. A mile south is the center of town, home to The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington Public Library, casual restaurants like Twisted Root Burger Co. and hangouts like The Tipsy Oak.

Mix of modest single-family homes and apartments

North Central Arlington has a mix of single-family homes and apartments. "All along I-30, you have more of your apartments. It's a big commuter area. People go to Irving, Grapevine, the airport, Dallas and Fort Worth," Hicks says. Wide, flat residential streets weave through the area's winding subdivisions, and mature trees offer shade in modestly sized front yards. Popular single-family styles include brick-front ranch-style homes and cottages built between the 1950s and '70s. Most houses sell for between $150,000 and $600,000. The eastern side of North Central Arlington is in the town's short-term rental zone. Short-term rentals in this area are popular because visitors and residents can walk to the AT&T Stadium and other attractions.

Students have school choice within the Arlington ISD

Neighborhood students may begin at Webb Elementary School, which has a C-plus grade from Niche and is within walking distance for some households, before continuing to B-minus-rated Nichols Junior High School and B-rated Lamar High School. Although students are zoned for specific schools in the Arlington Independent School District, it's an open enrollment district, meaning students can transfer to different schools in Arlington if they choose. These include magnet schools like the kindergarten through sixth grade Wimbish World Language Academy, which has a B from Niche and is in the neighborhood. This school offers an immersive dual-language program where students can take classes in French or Spanish alongside English.

Major recreation areas like River Legacy Park nearby

Just west, Randol Mill Park has a playground and athletic facilities, including baseball fields and tennis courts. Locals cool off during Arlington's hot summer months at the park's aquatic center, which has an outdoor pool with a lazy river, water slides and shade pavilions. River Legacy Park, about 3 miles north, has 18 total miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Visitors enjoy views of the Trinity River, wooded areas and wetlands in this 1,300-acre park.

I-30 borders the community

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is in the neighborhood, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 13 miles north. I-30 borders North Central Arlington to the north and takes commuters 15 miles west to downtown Fort Worth and 20 miles east to downtown Dallas. Although many neighborhood residents are able to walk to Walmart, stadiums, the hospital and several schools, Arlington does not have a public transportation system, meaning errands in the surrounding area typically require a car.

Faith Wakefield
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Transit

Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International

25 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Central Arlington US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

North Central Arlington Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$599,900
Median Sale Price
$598,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$587,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$550,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$440,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
62%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$292

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,175
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,561
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,672
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,277
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,147

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
12,593
Median Age
34
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,094
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,568

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
71.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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