Arlington, VA vs Hercules, CA
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
Hercules
63.3
#1776 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 29). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 40.4 min). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Hercules, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 63.3 (#1776) |
| Population | 238,643 | 26,582 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $743,984 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $125,880 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 40.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+38.0 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Hercules, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$743,984
Population
26,582
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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