Electricity rates in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX ranks 12 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (209 since 2015). Arlington, Texas has 394,769 residents in 140,408 households; 71.5% heat with electricity.
Households in Arlington, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Arlington on the map
Tarrant County, with Arlington marked
Who supplies Arlington
Tarrant County lists 4 utilities for Arlington, TX, a city of 394,769: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Tarrant County page.
Outage risk around Arlington
Arlington, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 198 wind and 11 tornado, 52.9 per 100,000 residents of 394,769. Top gust near Arlington, TX: 91 knots, 105 mph. Damage near Arlington, TX: $3.7M.
Reports within 15 miles of Arlington, TX
wind and tornado reports, Arlington, TX
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| Arlington, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX, 2015 | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Arlington, TX, 2016 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Arlington, TX, 2017 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| Arlington, TX, 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Arlington, TX, 2019 | 31 | 1 | 32 |
| Arlington, TX, 2020 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Arlington, TX, 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Arlington, TX, 2022 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Arlington, TX, 2023 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Arlington, TX, 2024 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Arlington, TX, 2025 | 33 | 1 | 34 |
Facts about Arlington
- Residents of Arlington, TX, ACS 2023
- 394,7697 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Arlington, TX
- $73,51959 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Arlington, TX
- 140,4082.81 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Arlington, TX
- 54.8%76,941 owners and 63,467 renter households
- Housing units in Arlington, TX
- 150,51910,111 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Arlington, TX
- 71.5%100,324 of 140,408 homes
- Land area of Arlington, TX
- 95.8 sq mi4,119.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Arlington, TX
- 2.7%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $73,519 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Arlington, TX
- 209NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 52.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Arlington, TX
- 198553,592 of 150,519 homes (35.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Arlington, TX
- $276,400$1,389 gross rent a month, 6.03% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Arlington
Compare Arlington with nearby cities
| City near Arlington, TX | Distance from Arlington | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 394,769 | $73,519 | 1985 | $276,400 | 209 | 11.8% |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 6.1 mi east | 198,564 (-196,205) | $78,889 (+$5,370) | 1991 (+6 yr) | $272,200 (-$4,200) | 160 (-49) | 11.2% (-0.6 pts) |
| Mansfield, TX | 9.1 mi south | 75,398 (-319,371) | $116,590 (+$43,071) | 2004 (+19 yr) | $380,000 (+$103,600) | 115 (-94) | 13.9% (+2.1 pts) |
| Hurst, TX | 9.9 mi north | 39,912 (-354,857) | $71,743 (-$1,776) | 1974 (-11 yr) | $287,600 (+$11,200) | 277 (+68) | 12.5% (+0.8 pts) |
| Bedford, TX | 10.0 mi north | 49,191 (-345,578) | $81,393 (+$7,874) | 1983 (-2 yr) | $322,300 (+$45,900) | 265 (+56) | 16.2% (+4.5 pts) |
| Euless, TX | 10.6 mi north | 60,373 (-334,396) | $80,987 (+$7,468) | 1986 (+1 yr) | $294,500 (+$18,100) | 224 (+15) | 16.6% (+4.8 pts) |
Who lives in Arlington: income, cars, homes
In Arlington, TX, 35,005 of 60,540 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 56,639 households moved in since 2018 and 22,082 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 50,707 residents of Arlington, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.6. Arlington, TX homes: 92,838 have 3+ bedrooms, 28,362 none or one, median 5.3 rooms. In Arlington, TX, 29,194 of 140,408 households earn under $35,000, 42,365 $35,000-$75,000, 44,570 $75,000-$150,000 and 24,279 $150,000 or more. In Arlington, TX, 6,523 households own no vehicle and 87,343 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 200,132 workers in Arlington, TX, 23,567 work from home, 149,598 drive alone, 648 ride transit and 2,886 walk.
Household income in Arlington, TX
| Arlington, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX, households under $35,000 | 20.8% | 50 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, households $150,000 or more | 17.3% | 60 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, residents below poverty | 13.1% | 43 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, median age | 33.6 | 73 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 61.7% | 62 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, households without a vehicle | 4.6% | 51 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 62.2% | 58 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, workers at home | 11.8% | 51 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, cost-burdened renters | 57.8% | 16 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, moved in since 2018 | 40.3% | 54 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, moved in before 2000 | 15.7% | 38 of 108 |
Housing and heating in Arlington
Arlington, TX: 53,592 of 150,519 homes were built before 1980 and 31,205 in 2000 or later. Arlington, TX has 90,533 detached houses, 38,195 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,331 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Arlington, TX
% of homes by decade built, Arlington, TX
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 750s
- 860s
- 2070s
- 2780s
- 1690s
- 1400s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Arlington, TX
| Arlington, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX, median year built | 1985 | 1989 | -4 years | 74 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, built before 1980 | 35.6% | 33.8% | +1.9 points | 41 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, built 2000 or later | 20.7% | 33.8% | -13.1 points | 93 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, detached houses | 60.1% | 65.5% | -5.4 points | 78 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.4% | 23.6% | +1.8 points | 28 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, mobile homes | 1.5% | 1.9% | -0.4 points | 70 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, renter households | 45.2% | 40.6% | +4.6 points | 32 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, median home value | $276,400 | $294,100 | -$17,700 | 56 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,389 | $1,447 | -$58 | 57 of 108 |
| Arlington, TX, people per household | 2.77 | 2.74 | +0.03 | 43 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Arlington
Arlington, TX: 140,408 households at $2,000 a year per home for electricity (Tarrant County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $280.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,401 a year per household.
| Group in Arlington, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Arlington, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, TX, all households | 140,408 | $2,000 | $280.8 million | 2.72% |
| Arlington, TX, homeowners | 76,941 | $2,353 | $181.0 million | 3.20% |
| Arlington, TX, renters | 63,467 | $1,479 | $93.9 million | 2.01% |
Analyst note on Arlington
Arlington, TX counts 394,769 residents in 140,408 households, on 95.8 square miles. 100,324 of the 140,408 occupied homes in Arlington, TX heat with electricity. Household income in Arlington, TX is $73,519; 76,941 of its 140,408 households own.
Arlington, TX has 150,519 housing units, 10,111 of them vacant or seasonal. Arlington, TX ranks 16 of 108 Texas cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (57.8%). Arlington, TX ranks 28 of 108 Texas cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (25%).
Arlington, TX ranks 29 of 108 Texas cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (71%).
ZIP codes in Arlington
| ZIP area touching Arlington, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Arlington | Share of Arlington's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 76001 (Arlington, TX) | 99.9% | 11.1% |
| 76017 (Arlington, TX) | 99.4% | 10.6% |
| 76010 (Arlington, TX) | 99.8% | 9.2% |
| 76011 (Arlington, TX) | 99.7% | 8.5% |
| 76018 (Arlington, TX) | 100.0% | 8.2% |
| 76012 (Arlington, TX) | 95.6% | 8.2% |
| 76013 (Arlington, TX) | 86.3% | 8.1% |
| 76016 (Arlington, TX) | 83.5% | 7.7% |
| 76002 (Arlington, TX) | 100.0% | 7.4% |
| 76006 (Arlington, TX) | 82.8% | 6.6% |
| 76014 (Arlington, TX) | 100.0% | 6.0% |
| 76015 (Arlington, TX) | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| 76005 (Arlington, TX) | 99.9% | 3.5% |
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Questions on Arlington
Arlington: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Arlington, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Tarrant County lists 4 utilities.
Arlington: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Arlington, TX: rank 7 of 108 by its 394,769 residents, rank 59 of 108 by $73,519 median income.
Arlington: how many homes heat with electricity?
Arlington, TX: 100,324 of 140,408 occupied homes, 71.5%; Tarrant County 67.1%.
Arlington: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.7% of the $73,519 median income in Arlington, TX.
Arlington: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Arlington, TX may be closed.
Arlington: damaging storms reported nearby?
209 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Arlington, TX, 2015 to 2025, 52.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Arlington?
Arlington, TX: median home built 1985; 53,592 of 150,519 homes (35.6%) predate 1980, 90,533 are detached and 38,195 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Arlington, TX renters struggle with rent?
35,005 of 60,540 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Arlington, TX live below the poverty line?
50,707 residents.
How big are the homes in Arlington, TX?
92,838 of 150,519 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.3 rooms.