Arlington, VA vs Grand Prairie, TX
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
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 32). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $76,626). Grand Prairie leads in cost of living index (100 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Grand Prairie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 72 (#934) |
| Population | 238,643 | 202,134 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $317,295 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $76,626 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+22.2 |
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 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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