Arlington Heights, IL vs Frisco, 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.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in walk score (48 vs 26). Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $113,502). Arlington Heights leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Frisco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 72.4 (#895) |
| Population | 74,495 | 219,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $649,173 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $134,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+11.2 |
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76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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