Arlington, VA vs Fort Mill, 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
72.2
#917 nationally
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $128,125). Fort Mill leads in average commute (27 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Fort Mill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 72.6 (#858) |
| Population | 238,643 | 33,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $529,805 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $128,125 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+19.1 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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