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ZIP 02474

Pop. 28,642·Middlesex County·50th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,106/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,141
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 02474 · $3,106
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,490
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$3,100
3 BR
$3,720
4 BR+
$4,100
Research median
$3,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,272/yr
At $3,106/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.9% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02474 (Arlington, MA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 76.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,642
Median income
$150,560
Median age
38.9
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
20.8%
22.8%
30.7%
15.4%
Under 1820.8%
18–3422.8%
35–5430.7%
55–6410.3%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
13.8%
White73.1%
Black1.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian13.8%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
13.1%
76.3%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma9.3%
Some college13.1%
Bachelor's+76.3%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02474 in Arlington, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,060 → $3,106
up 50.8%
Income
$124,375 → $150,560
up 21.1%
Population
28,028 → 28,642
up 2.2%
Renter share
42.3% → 38.8%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
74.6% → 76.3%
+1.7 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.9
+1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 02474 in Arlington, MA has shifted from $2,060 to $3,106, up 50.8% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $124,375 to $150,560 across the same window, up 21.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 02474 in Arlington, MA adding about 614 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 42.3% to 38.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02474 in Arlington, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02474 covers Arlington, MA. The median rent here is $3,106/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,100/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($150,560/yr), ZIP 02474 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02474?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02474 (Arlington, MA) is $3,106. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02474 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02474's median rent of $3,106/mo is $1,141 (58%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02474 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02474 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #50 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,106/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02474?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,106/mo in ZIP 02474. The local median household income is $150,560/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02474?

Rent in ZIP 02474 has increased 17.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02474 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02474 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,106/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($150,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02474 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 02474 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 02474 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 02474 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 02474 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 02474 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $3,106/mo, it's $63 above the Arlington citywide median of $3,043/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02474 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02474 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,106/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 02474's median household income ($150,560/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02474 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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