Arlington Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Arlington is a residential neighborhood in Newark's North Ward, known for its quiet, tree-lined streets and strong sense of community. It offers a suburban feel within the city, providing a peaceful retreat with convenient access to major highways and New York City.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing stock primarily consists of well-maintained single-family homes, many with driveways and yards, along with some multi-family dwellings. With a median home value of $442,700, Arlington represents one of Newark's more stable and desirable real estate markets.
Schools & Education
Families are served by Newark Public Schools, including the nearby Branch Brook Elementary School. The area is also in close proximity to several well-regarded private and parochial school options, catering to the community's educational needs.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy easy access to the expansive Branch Brook Park, famous for its stunning cherry blossom festival each spring. The park provides ample space for walking, sports, and family picnics, serving as the neighborhood's primary green oasis.
Local Dining & Shopping
Local commerce centers along Mount Prospect Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue, featuring a mix of Portuguese and Spanish restaurants, bakeries, and family-owned shops. This commercial corridor offers authentic dining experiences and convenient everyday shopping.
Who Lives Here
Arlington is a diverse, family-oriented neighborhood with a significant Portuguese and Hispanic influence. The area boasts a relatively high median household income of $96,869, reflecting its stable, working-class and professional resident base.
Top Real Estate Agents in Arlington, Newark
Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by
Delaware Real Estate Commission, maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with
10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have
5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.
5 agents met the full merit gate for Arlington, Newark, DE, selected from over 7,000 licensed Delaware professionals.
5.0 stars
207+ verified reviews
License: 1764495
EXP Realty LLC
18+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (571) 437-7575
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.chriscolgan.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/ColganTeam
Why selected: Selected for her active volunteer work with local charitable initiatives, reflecting our highest-ranked criterion. She also demonstrates exceptional performance with a 5-star rating across 207 client reviews and over 17 years of expertise.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
4.9 stars
77+ verified reviews
License: 2165773
Rodriguez and Associates Realty
27+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (714) 681-1534
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.juan.rodriguez-realty.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/JuanGRodriguez
Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement and leadership roles, combined with a 4.9-star rating from 77 reviews over 26 years. His professional standing is further validated by recognition in RealTrends rankings.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
33+ verified reviews
License: 1709887
Circle Real Estate
19+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (562) 569-6565
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/adriana352
Why selected: Selected for his deep community engagement and 19-year career guiding thousands of transactions. He combines 33 five-star reviews with a unique dual-perspective expertise, driven by a personal mission to help families achieve homeownership.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
32+ verified reviews
License: 2020807
eXp Realty of California Inc.
9+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (650) 575-4069
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AlexanderNichols650
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AlexanderNichols650
Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community involvement as a Bay Area native and his quantifiable excellence, evidenced by a perfect 5-star rating across 32 client reviews over 8 years.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.
5.0 stars
24+ verified reviews
License: 961200
Keller Williams Realty
40+ years experience
Contact
Phone: (951) 333-5100
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.othmanrealtygroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/OthmanRealtyGroup
Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement, including documented economic research and regional market analyses that serve the public. This is supported by 40 years of consistent performance, a perfect 5-star rating, and 244 transactions.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard.