Are you looking for a community near Boston and Cambridge that’s perfect for young families? Arlington MA offers easy access to both cities, a great school system a small town feel in a beautiful setting.
Pretty homes on tree-lined streets in Arlington allow for suburban living, while a vibrant downtown area offers shops and restaurants that are ideal for date night, family shopping days, or brunching with friends. Frequent town events, including summer concerts, incorporates a great sense of community.
With a continuously improving school system, Arlington High School is ranked 25th in the state and has received a silver medal award by U.S. News and World Report in their high school rankings list. The numerous benefits of living in Arlington have made it a hot spot for young families who want a wonderful place to grow and thrive.
The small town has been overwhelmed with the demand for housing by young families. Come see historic Arlington and find your new home today! Search Arlington MA houses for sale.
History: Arlington was settled in 1635 under the name Menotomy, and was renamed in 1867 to honor the heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Wikipedia). For more information on the rich history of the town, visit the Arlington, MA official website.
Local Information
Correct Local Pronunciation: Ah-ling-ten. Location: 6 miles NW of downtown Boston
Neighbors: Belmont, Winchester, Medford, Lexington, Cambridge, Waltham
MBTA Service: Arlington is connected to Boston, and the commuter rail station in neighboring Medford and Belmont.
Driving: Arlington has easy access to Route 2, and Massachusetts Avenue.
Population: As of the 2010 Census, Arlington has a population of 42,844.
Schools: Minuteman Regional High School is one of the top vocational-technical schools in Massachusetts. Arlington High School is ranked 25th in Massachusetts by US News & World Report; 52% of students at Arlington take AP classes.
Home Prices: In 2012 the average price of a single-family home in Arlington was $552,794. Search houses for sale in Arlington MA.
The Great Arlington Meadow
The beautiful Great Arlington Meadow is located in east Lexington. Once a glacial lake, it was purchased by the town in 1871 and was temporarily used as a supplementary water storage area. Today, the 183-acre enclave serves as a buffer against flooding, and is also the home to 56 bird species, 12 different amphibians and reptiles, and 251 plant varieties, according to Friends of Arlington’s Great Meadows.
For hikers, the preserve is criss-crossed with a network of faint walking paths that intersect with Minuteman Bikeway and nearby school parking lots. Entrances can be hard to find, but the FoAGM have identified six different public entry points for the Great Meadows, all of which are outlined on a map on the group’s Web site. To guide you, look for the red trail markers embossed with the letters “AGM.”
The Green dots on the map (click to enlarge) represent access points from public land. The Red dots represent access points from private land.
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