Arlington, VA vs Harrison, NY
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
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 36). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 200). Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $137,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Harrison, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 238,643 | 30,780 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $151,038 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 200 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+26.3 |
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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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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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