Arlington, TX vs Boerne, 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
70.7
#1065 nationally
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 13.2). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 121). Boerne leads in median household income ($82,982 vs $71,736).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Boerne, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 67.2 (#1449) |
| Population | 398,431 | 21,774 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $562,046 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $82,982 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+55.7 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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