Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57214/637641171662530000 ↗

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Characteristics
Bedrooms
Arlington’s housing is nearly evenly split between smaller units with zero to two bedrooms and larger units with
three or more bedrooms. Two thirds of all housing in town are either two- or three-bedroom units. Larger units
can more easily accommodate families, while smaller units can be appropriate for smaller families, singles,
young adults, and seniors. The overall bedroom mix of Arlington’s housing could meet the needs of a range of
protected classes, as this variety of sizes can accommodate people with a variety of housing needs. However, the
presence of a range of housing sizes does not indicate whether those homes are available or affordable. While
rental costs for smaller units in Arlington are low relative to the comparison region, the total costs and costs on a
per-bedroom basis are still very high.
Units in Building
The number of units in a residential building influences the cost of those units to residents, the ability to provide
more units accessible to people with disabilities, and the ability to provide more housing in areas of opportunity.
More than two thirds of Arlington’s housing is located in single-family homes. These homes must carry the entire
land cost of the underlying land parcel within the cost of the home, resulting in a higher cost for residents. Single-

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