Jobs & Employment in Arlington, MA

Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

Labor Force

27,939

Employed

27,036

Mean Commute

22 min

How People Commute

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Drive Alone

45.8%

Carpool

3.4%

Public Transit

12.5%

Walk

2.0%

Bike

4.7%

Work from Home

30.5%

Employment by Sector

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Private Sector

82.9%

Government

42.0%

Self-Employed

3.1%

Arlington, MA has an unemployment rate of 3.2% with a labor force of 27,939. The average commute time is 22 minutes. About 45.8% of workers drive alone to work. 30.5% of workers work from home.