Arlington, VA vs High Point, NC
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
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 23). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $58,582). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 238,643 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+21.8 |
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-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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