Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 13 miles east of Fort Worth, with a population of about 403,672.
Tarrant
County
403,672
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
95.8 sq mi
Land Area
13 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Arlington on Wikipedia
Arlington City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Arlington.
Major roads: Loop 820 · I-20 · I-30 · I-820 · State Hwy 10 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 180 · State Hwy 183
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Arlington from our research
What we've verified about Arlington, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A farm-town railroad stop between Dallas and Fort Worth that grew into a city of stadiums, theme parks, and auto plants. Details →
- Dining
- 755 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Asian · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery; 188 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 393 public schools within 12 miles, across 40 districts and charters, mainly Arlington ISD, Grand Prairie ISD and Arlington Classics Academy. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (10 mi), Cleburne (40 mi), Lake Mineral Wells Trailway - Weatherford TH (41 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Arlington (5 mi), Joe Pool Lake (10 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 60 licensed plumbers, 154 licensed HVAC contractors and 148 licensed electricians serve Arlington. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Arlington, Texas
Tarrant County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Arlington in Tarrant County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Arlington
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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