How Does Arlington, TX Spend Tax Money?
Arlington, TX spends $11,769 per resident, with total expenditures of $4.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($1,352/person), Health ($219/person), Fire Protection ($160/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (83/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $4.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $11,769 |
| Total Revenue | $23.8B |
| Total Debt | $233.8M |
| Population | 393,469 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 83/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$1,352/person
Health$219/person
Fire Protection$160/person
Highways & Roads$149/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.