Rankings & Recognition

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Arlington’s excellence is well documented, consistently recognized for exceptional achievements and contributions. Arlington is among the Best-Run Cities in Texas, a testament to intentional leadership and effective governance. In the landscape of technology, the Arlington is one of the Top Tech Cities in America, fostering innovation and growth. Arlington cultivates an environment ripe for entrepreneurial success, as evidenced by its ranking among the Top 15 Best Large Cities to Start a Business. Arlington was the first city in Texas to earn the Gold and Silver "What Works Cities" certifications, recognized by Bloomberg Philanthropies. Notably, Arlington's dedication to diversity and inclusivity has garnered national acclaim, ranking as the 4th Most Diverse City in America. Our unwavering pursuit of innovation, opportunity, and livability has earned us some of the accolades listed here.

Top 100

Cities with Lowest Cost of Living in America
Niche.com

Top 25

Best Places to Live in the Southwest (Livability.com)

No. 15

Best Large City to Start a Business (WalletHub)

Top 40

Best Cities for Veterans to Live (WalletHub)

No. 10

Hardest-Working City in America (WalletHub)

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Top 4 Metro for Entrepreneurial Success

MoneyGeek

Top 100 Most Educated Cities in the U.S.

Forbes

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Top 40 Best Cities for Veterans to Live

WalletHub

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UT Arlington Tier 1 Business School

Global MBA Rankings

Top 20

Most Fiscally Sound Big Cities in the U.S.
Financial State of the Cities (FSOC) Surveys

Top 15

Safest Large Cities in America
MoneyGeek

Arlington's Credit Ratings

AAA

Standard & Poor's

Aa1

Moody's

AA+

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