Arlington, TX variant. This is a Arlington, TX-specific version of the Home Affordability Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Home Affordability Calculator.
Affording a home in Arlington pits the $70,071 median income against a $290,000 median price - a price-to-income ratio of 4.1x.
Can you afford Arlington?
The 28% rule caps housing at $1,635/month on the local median income, supporting roughly $323,341 in price - versus the $290,000 Arlington median.
Arlington is relatively attainable on the local median income.
About Arlington, TX
Arlington is in Texas, which has no state personal income tax, though property and sales taxes apply.
Arlington's home prices are moderate within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth and is known for its sports and entertainment venues, with a cost of living below the national average.
Worked example: max price on $70,071
28% of $70,071 ÷ 12 ≈ $1,635/month supports about $323,341 at 6.5% with 20% down - compared with the $290,000 median.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $290,000
- Median rent: $1,700/mo
- Median household income: $70,071
- Local sales tax: 8%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.05%
- Cost of living index: 95 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What income do I need to buy in Arlington?
To afford the $290,000 median home, you'd typically need well above the $70,071 local median income at current rates.
What is the price-to-income ratio in Arlington?
About 4.1x (median home ÷ median income).