Moving to or from Arlington?
Between Dallas and Fort Worth, Arlington is the unlikely home of the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, Six Flags Over Texas, and the University of Texas at Arlington. And somehow it's still the largest US city without public transportation.
- 395,000 City population
- 7,800,000 Metro area
- 1876 Founded
- North Texas (DFW Metroplex) Region
Why people move to Arlington.
- Largest US city without public transit — Arlington runs entirely on cars
- AT&T Stadium — home of the Dallas Cowboys
- Globe Life Field — home of the Texas Rangers (2020-present)
- Six Flags Over Texas — the original Six Flags park (1961)
- Hurricane Harbor — Six Flags' sister water park
- University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Arlington, Texas is the largest US city without a public transit system. The city's residents rely almost entirely on personal vehicles — there are no buses, no light rail, and no trains (Trinity Railway Express stops outside the city limits). This has made Arlington a case study in American car culture for urban planners.
Where people live in Arlington.
A quick guide to Arlington's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Entertainment District
AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags, Texas Live — the event-dense core.
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North Arlington
Established family neighborhoods with mid-century ranch homes.
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South Arlington
Newer growth with master-planned subdivisions.
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Dalworth
Historic African-American neighborhood.
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Pantego / Dalworthington Gardens
Small independent cities inside Arlington's boundaries.
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UTA Campus area
University District with student housing and older bungalows.
Where people spend their time in Arlington.
- AT&T Stadium (Cowboys) Entertainment District
- Globe Life Field (Rangers) Entertainment District
- Six Flags Over Texas Entertainment District
- Hurricane Harbor Entertainment District
- Texas Live! Entertainment District
- International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame Downtown
Planning a Arlington move.
- No public transit means Arlington is car-dependent for everything. Factor vehicle-related costs into relocation math.
- Stadium events (Cowboys games, Rangers games, concerts, Six Flags peak days) create unpredictable traffic around the Entertainment District.
- Summer heat (100°F+ routinely June–September) requires dawn-start moves.
- Texas TxDMV licensing is required — verify any Arlington mover's license.
Moving in Arlington: FAQ.
How much does it cost to move within Arlington?
Local moves run $800–$2,800 for 1–2 bedroom and $2,700–$6,200 for 3–4 bedroom. Similar to the rest of DFW.
Is Arlington really a city without buses?
Yes. Arlington has no public bus or rail system — the only major US city in that category. The city has experimented with on-demand rideshare partnerships, but residents still overwhelmingly rely on personal vehicles.
Do Arlington movers need a state license?
Yes. Texas TxDMV Motor Carrier licensing is required.
Is Arlington part of Dallas or Fort Worth?
Neither — it's its own incorporated city in the middle of the DFW Metroplex, sitting geographically between Dallas and Fort Worth.
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