Arcadia, CA vs Friendswood, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 23). Friendswood leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.3). Friendswood leads in cost of living index (116 vs 225).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Friendswood, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 73.5 (#720) |
| Population | 54,157 | 40,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $464,253 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $121,301 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.4 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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