ARLINGTON,
MASSACHUSETTS
"Birthplace of 'Uncle Sam'"
Approx. Population - 42,389
Arlington Community Profile (PDF)
The Town of Arlington was originally settled in 1635 as a village under the name
of Menotomy. In 1807, the Town and a section of what is now Belmont were set off
from Cambridge and incorporated as West Cambridge. In 1867 the name was changed
to Arlington in honor of the heroes buried at Arlington National Cemetery in
Arlington, Virginia.
Arlington is situated six miles northwest of Boston. The Town is bordered on the
north by Winchester, on the east by Medford and Somerville, on the south by
Cambridge and Belmont and on the west by Lexington.
Arlington covers 3,518 acres or 5.5 square miles of which 286 acres are covered
by water. There are 158 acres of park land owned by the Town and 52 acres under
the control of the Metropolitan District Commission.
The Town of Arlington operates an excellent school system with approximately
4000 students enrolled in seven elementary schools, one middle school and one
high school.
Transportation:
Arlington is bounded on the south by Route 2, a major transportation route
allowing access to Boston and the western part of Massachusetts. Arlington is
also a short distance from Interstate 93 and 95. Other major routes that go
through the town are Routes 2A and 3. Public transportation is provided through
the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) servicing the Greater Boston area
with bus service and a subway system. Closest access to the subway system is
through the Alewife Station located just over the Arlington border in Cambridge.
Arlington Relocation
Information
Chamber of Commerce: (781) 643-4600
Arlington Public Schools: (781) 316-3501
Community Location
Arlington, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex
County. Arlington is six miles northwest of Boston, in latitude 42
degrees 25 minutes north, longitude 71 degrees 09 minutes west. The town is
bordered on the north by Winchester, on the east by Medford and Somerville, on
the south by Cambridge and Belmont and on the west by Lexington.
