Arlington, TX vs Winchester, VA
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
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in crime level (6.5 vs 13.2). Winchester leads in walk score (51 vs 38). Winchester leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 398,431 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+28.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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