Arlington, TX vs Lexington, SC
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
Lexington
76.7
#323 nationally
Lexington leads in crime level (3.2 vs 13.2). Arlington leads in walk score (38 vs 25). Lexington leads in average commute (24 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Lexington, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 76.7 (#323) |
| Population | 398,431 | 24,921 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $307,772 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $78,164 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+33.5 |
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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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76.7 Score
Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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