Arcadia, CA vs Little Elm, 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
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Little Elm leads in cost of living index (116 vs 225). Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 54,157 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.7 |
| 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+13.2 |
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-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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