Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a Texas city whose current Census footprint includes Tarrant County. Start with the quick read below for what gives Arlington its character, then the practical property-tax, insurance, district, and local-record checks worth making before you rely on a monthly estimate.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 402,134
- Change from 2020 base
- +2%
- Land area
- 95.8 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Tarrant County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
Local checks
- Tarrant CAD account
- School district (AISD vs. Mansfield ISD)
- FEMA flood zone / FIRM map
- Wind/hail deductible
- Foundation inspection
What buyers should know
Foundation: Arlington's clay-heavy soil shrinks in drought and swells in rain — the standard DFW risk. Get a structural engineer's report, ask the seller about any existing piers, and plan for consistent perimeter irrigation to stabilize moisture levels year-round.
Flood zones: low-lying streets near Trinity River tributaries and older storm-drain corridors carry real flood exposure. Pull the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for any address, confirm whether flood insurance is required, and check whether the parcel has been included in the city's Voluntary Flood Buyout study area.
School districts: the Arlington ISD and Mansfield ISD boundaries cut through city neighborhoods without following obvious geographic lines. Verify the district for any specific address with TAD or the city's GIS portal — do not rely on ZIP code or street address alone.
County context
What to know around Arlington
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Arlington.
County History
How Tarrant County Got Its Name
Tarrant County was established in 1849 and named for General Edward H. Tarrant, a Republic of Texas militia commander.
Property Appraisal
Who Appraises Your Property in Tarrant County
The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) sets the value of your property each year, and that value determines how much tax you owe.
Fort Worth History
The Fort Behind Fort Worth Never Saw a Battle
Fort Worth began as a small rope-fenced Army post that never came under attack, yet its abandoned buildings became the center of the town that kept its name.
Nearby places
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Next steps for Arlington
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Track homestead, appraisal notice, protest, and tax-bill dates.
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Check flood, windstorm, roof, deductibles, and coverage questions.
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