Arlington, TX vs Kearny, NJ
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
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Kearny leads in crime level (6.7 vs 13.2). Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 38). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Kearny, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 67.4 (#1427) |
| Population | 398,431 | 39,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $585,157 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $81,307 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+28.1 |
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+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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