Arlington, TX vs Leland, NC
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
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.2). Leland leads in median household income ($82,651 vs $71,736). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 398,431 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland 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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C-
71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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