A rlington and Mansfield, Texas are two wonderful places to call home. In Texas everything is bigger and these two cities are no exception. Ever since Arlington incorporated in 1884, it has continued to expand and grow. Today, Arlington alone has a population of 332,969.

The city of Arlington incorporates everything that is great about Texas. It has rodeo, barbeque, football, and great neighborhoods. On the other hand, Mansfield is a smaller sized city with great affordability. Mansfield has an estimated 28,000 residents. Both of these fine cities enjoy a robust economy with very little unemployment. The mean household income for these two cities is approximately $55,000 per year. This level of income coupled with a below national average cost of living provide area residents with more money at their disposal. The average home value in these cities ranges from $80,000 to $900,000. Where as the average house selling value in the city is around $140,000. So, for most families home ownership is refreshingly affordable.

Over the last 10 years the population in this area has grown at an appreciable rate. Many newcomers are finding their way to the area in search of a high standard of living at a price to which is manageable. People are coming from all over the United States to Arlington and Mansfield. Each of these cities is within a 30-minute drive from all of the business, recreational, cultural, and sporting opportunities of Dallas/Fort Worth.

The Arlington/Mansfield area and its surrounding communities offer a wide variety of entertainment for the whole family. For starters Six Flags Over Texas, a famous amusement park chain, is located in Arlington. This popular attraction has some of the fastest and tallest roller coasters in the state. Arlington also hosts the Texas Rangers who are a long-standing major league baseball franchise. Experiencing a major league game is a memory that will last a child a lifetime, and can be an ongoing family tradition..

The Arlington Independent School District and Mansfield Independent School District are some of the best school districts in the state. The AISD maintains 69 schools and serves the educational needs of nearly 57,000 students. On a smaller scale the MISD maintains 15 schools and educates nearly 13,000 students per each year.

Also in Arlington, you will find The The University of Texas at Arlington. This nationally acclaimed school has an annual enrollment of 16,000 students. This institution of higher learning is famous for its Doctoral degrees, and boasts a strong athletics program. Having a major university as part of the community is a huge economical benefit. It shares so many resources with the community that it is one of the most valuable members of the community.

Arlington and Mansfield are great cities that have a natural family-orientation. There are lots of activities for the family to enjoy including, hiking, biking, golf, and tennis. In addition, with Lake Worth and several water reservoirs in the area, residents enjoy fishing, boating, and other water sports. Arlington has several art galleries, movie theaters, and several museums available to the culture seeker. Mansfield offers some of the best Texas-style shopping stores in the country. And, of course, only minutes away, Dallas/Fort Worth dishes out a variety of shopping for all tastes.

With a robust economy, good jobs, modest cost of living, and seemingly limitless entertainment opportunities the Arlington-Mansfield area has been experiencing some wonderful growth. The people here are friendly and well known for their charm and hospitality.

If you are considering a move to the Arlington-Mansfield area, please feel free to request a "free relocation package" today!