Arlington Massachusetts Map

About Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington is a locality in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 45,500. The population density is 3800.0 people per km². Arlington is located at 42.4154°N, 71.1564°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 2474.

Arlington rests in a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat, its terrain characterized by gentle hills and the meandering course of the Alewife Brook, a quiet artery that once pulsed with a different kind of life. It lies 1.8 miles north-east of Belmont, MA (from Belmont, MA: bearing 40°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-west of Greater Boston. Tree-lined streets, canopied by mature oaks and maples, weave through neighborhoods where the brick facades of older homes stand shoulder-to-shoulder with more modern dwellings, all breathing the crisp New England air. The sky here, particularly at dusk, can paint itself in hues of bruised lavender and molten gold, a silent spectacle reflected in the calm surfaces of neighborhood ponds. It’s a place where the hum of suburban life is punctuated by the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of traffic, a constant, subtle reminder of its proximity to larger urban centers. This patch of Middlesex County carries the echoes of a rich past, from its agrarian roots to its emergence as a vibrant hub for innovation and commerce. Arlington's history is interwoven with the development of the wider Boston metropolitan area, its growth spurred by industries that have shifted over the decades, from early manufacturing to the tech-driven enterprises that now thrive. The town’s strategic location fostered a spirit of industriousness, and remnants of its past can be glimpsed in the sturdy architecture and the enduring community spirit. Today, Arlington is a place where families put down roots, drawn by its excellent schools, its diverse array of local businesses, and a palpable sense of shared experience, a quiet, persistent energy that defines the rhythm of its days.

About This Arlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arlington, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.415374, -71.156443. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Arlington and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Arlington includes the ZIP code (02476), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Middlesex County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Arlington School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Arlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.