Arlington, TX
Property Management in Arlington, TX
MRE Property Management manages rental homes across Arlington with clear communication, thorough tenant screening and hands-on care for every property we service.
Local data current as of October 2026. Figures reflect the most recent public releases available at that time.
What makes Arlington special
Arlington is the entertainment capital of North Texas and a city with history running under its streets.
An urban fossil site
The Arlington Archosaur Site has produced about 2,000 fossils since 2008, making it one of the few major fossil digs in an urban setting.
The Mineral Well
The city’s original mineral well, once the heart of downtown gatherings, is marked today by a lion’s head monument at Center and Main.
The Home on the Hill
The 1914 Fielder House, a Prairie-style brick home and Texas historic landmark, is now the Fielder Museum.
A university city
The University of Texas at Arlington brings concerts, athletics and community events to College Park Center downtown.
A large city that keeps steady
Arlington added 7,755 residents between 2022 and 2024, then held nearly level in 2025 with a slight dip of 1,214. Over the full three years the city grew 1.7%, staying above 400,000 residents since 2023.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates, July 1 of each year.
Nearly half of Arlington rents
With 45.7% of homes occupied by renters, Arlington has a deep pool of residents looking for well-kept rental homes, and owners have a strong reason to protect their investment with professional management.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024, owner-occupied housing unit rate.
What’s being built in Arlington
Since 2021, Arlington has drawn $1.1 billion in private investment and 27,000 new jobs, with wages up nearly 20%.
E-Space North American Headquarters
A 480,000-square-foot satellite manufacturing and office campus at Arlington Municipal Airport, bringing more than 2,000 high-wage aerospace jobs. Completion is expected in spring 2027.
2026 World Cup Host City
Nine matches at AT&T Stadium, including a semifinal, drew 631,843 fans. June 2026 hotel revenue set a city record of $31 million.
National Medal of Honor Museum
Opened March 25, 2025, in the Entertainment District, adding a national landmark to Arlington’s list of destinations.
Hotel Redevelopment
The $45 million Caravan Court boutique hotel on Division Street and a planned $410 million redevelopment of the Sheraton property.
New and Returning Headquarters
Salcomp established its North American headquarters in Arlington in 2025, and Six Flags announced in August 2026 that it is moving its corporate headquarters back to Arlington.
Water Treatment Modernization
The Pierce-Burch Water Treatment Plant is being modernized, one of several infrastructure projects supporting the city’s growth.
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A $26 million city budget shortfall
Expiring federal relief funds, senior tax freezes and a rise in appraisal protests created the gap. The city closed it with budget reductions and a tax rate adjustment, and its top credit ratings were reaffirmed.
Population leveled off in 2025
After two years of gains, Arlington’s population eased by 0.3% between 2024 and 2025.
Six Flags headquarters left, then returned
Six Flags moved its corporate headquarters to Charlotte after its 2024 merger with Cedar Fair. In August 2026, the company announced it is consolidating its corporate team back in Arlington.
The American Dream City
Arlington’s Entertainment District puts professional football, baseball, theme parks and live events within a few miles of each other.
Where Arlington gets together
Downtown Arlington has grown into a walkable dining scene with patios, live music and local favorites, a short drive from the Entertainment District.
The Breakfast Brothers
Downtown, Urban Union · Southern breakfast and brunch
Damian’s Cajun Soul Cafe
SE Green Oaks Blvd. · Louisiana Cajun and soul food
Marquez Bakery
E. Division St. · Mexican panadería, tortilla factory and restaurant since 1990
Texas Live!
Entertainment District · Dining, live music and game-day watch parties
Hurtado Barbecue
Downtown · Texas barbecue with Mexican flavors
The Tipsy Oak
Downtown · Patio, comfort food and live music
J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill
Downtown · Longtime local sports bar and grill
Mariano’s Hacienda Ranch
Entertainment District · Tex-Mex and margaritas
School districts serving Arlington
Arlington addresses are zoned to more than one district. Ratings below are the 2026 district ratings published by the Texas Education Agency. They are preliminary until TEA releases final ratings, scheduled for December 11, 2026.
Arlington ISD
Score 78 · Serves most of Arlington · 74 campuses
Mansfield ISD
Score 87 · Serves parts of south and southwest Arlington
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
Score 87 · Serves part of north Arlington
Source: Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings (preliminary, released August 14, 2026), via TXschools.gov. School assignments vary by address; confirm the assigned campus directly with the district.
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Sources
Information current as of October 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates · U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, American Community Survey 2020–2024 · City of Arlington, State of the City, October 16, 2025 · City of Arlington, E-Space announcement, August 27, 2025 · City of Arlington, tourism report, July 28, 2026 · Six Flags headquarters announcement, August 25, 2026 · Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings, TXschools.gov · Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, history · Texas Historical Commission Atlas.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons: AT&T Stadium by Carol M. Highsmith, Library of Congress (public domain) · Globe Life Field by BullDawg2021 (CC BY 4.0) · Six Flags Over Texas by Cstrs101 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · College Park Center by Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0).