Arlington, TX variant. This is a Arlington, TX-specific version of the Rental Yield 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 Rental Yield Calculator.
Arlington's gross rental yield - annual rent ÷ property price - is about 7.0%, based on $1,700/month rent on a $290,000 median home.
Rental yield in Arlington
Gross yield = ($1,700 × 12) ÷ $290,000 = 7.0%. Net yield subtracts property tax (2.05%), insurance, vacancy, and maintenance.
High-price metros tend to show lower yields (price outruns rent); affordable metros often yield more. Arlington's yield is attractive for cash-flow investors.
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: Arlington yield
Annual rent $20,400 ÷ price $290,000 = 7.0% gross. After 2.05% property tax and ~1% maintenance, net yield is meaningfully lower.
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 is a good rental yield?
Many investors target 6-8% gross; Arlington runs about 7.0%.
How is rental yield calculated?
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price. Net yield also subtracts taxes, insurance, vacancy, and upkeep.