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Arlington, MA

Arlington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The town is six miles (10 km) northwest of Boston, and its population was 46,308 at the 2020 census. 

European colonists settled the Town of Arlington in 1635 as a village within the boundaries of Cambridge, Massachusetts, under the name Menotomy, an Algonquian word considered by some to mean "swift running water", though linguistic anthropologists dispute that translation. A larger area was incorporated on February 27, 1807, as West Cambridge, replacing Menotomy. This includes the town of Belmont and outwards to the shore of the Mystic River, which had previously been part of Charlestown. The town was renamed Arlington on April 30, 1867, in honor of those buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington covers 3,517.5 acres (14 km2), or 5.5 square miles, of which 286.2 acres (1.2 km2), or 0.4 square miles, are covered by water. There are 210.52 acres (0.9 km2) of parkland. Elevation ranges from 4 feet (1.2 m) above sea level (along Alewife Brook) to 377 feet (114.9 m) near Park Avenue and Eastern Avenue.

Arlington borders on the Mystic Lakes, Mystic River, and Alewife Brook. Within its borders are Spy Pond, the Arlington Reservoir, Mill Brook, and Hills Pond. Neighborhoods include Arlington Center, Arlington Heights, in the west, East Arlington, east of Franklin Street, Brattle Square, Jason Heights, Arlmont Village, Morningside, North Union, Turkey Hill, Little Scotland, Poets' Corner, Kelwyn Manor, Quincy Heights, a neighborhood in Arlington Heights.

Arlington is located in eastern Massachusetts and is bordered by the cities of Medford to the northeast, Somerville to the east, Cambridge to the southeast, and the towns of Winchester to the north, Lexington to the west, and Belmont to the south.

Arlington places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Emerson Health provides advanced medical services to more than 300,000 people in 25 towns. Our core mission is to deliver exceptional patient-centered care that is highly reliable, safe, compassionate, equitable, efficient, and coordinated. True Fitness Clubs is all about health and wellness. They have all the amenities needed for a successful fitness regimen. Water House Wellness provides various wellness services, including massage therapy and energy healing. Sweat Fixx offers group fitness classes such as boot camps and personal training sessions. For holistic health services, Pravaha Energy Healing & Insight provides energy healing sessions to promote physical and emotional well-being. Yoga enthusiasts can join Wild Ember and Wonder Yoga Studio for unique yoga experiences.

Top Sites in Arlington, MA are Cyrus Dallin Art Museum, Capitol Theatre, Robbins Farm Playground, and Old Schwamb Mill.
 

Population: 46,308 (2020). ZIP Codes: 02474, 02476. Area code: 339 / 781. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Area: 3,517.5 acres (14 km2).
 

FAQs

What is Arlington, MA famous for?

The birthplace of Uncle Sam, the location of the first public children's library, and the site of most of the fighting when the British marched through it returning from the Old North Bridge at the start of the Revolutionary War, Arlington has preserved many of its historical buildings and even recreated its town common. Once a thriving agriculture and mill town, Arlington's excellent access to metropolitan Boston has made it a very desirable place to live.

Is Arlington, MA a good place to live?

Arlington is a suburb of Boston with a population of 46,045. Arlington is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Arlington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Arlington, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

Is it expensive to live in Arlington, MA?

Arlington, MA: Arlington offers one of the most expensive costs of living when compared to most places in Massachusetts. The median home price is around $670,000 and rent averages close to $2,100 monthly for a two-bedroom apartment. In addition, groceries typically cost much more than average with the overall cost of living being roughly 21% higher than the national average.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Arlington

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Best Places

Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 

Capitol Theatre

Robbins Farm Playground 

Old Schwamb Mill

Emerson Health

True Fitness Clubs

Water House Wellness

Sweat Fixx

Pravaha Energy Healing & Insight

Wild Ember

Wonder Yoga Studio

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