Arlington, VA vs Lemon Grove, 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
Lemon Grove
61.9
#1885 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $77,833). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 52). Lemon Grove leads in cost of living index (144 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Lemon Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 61.9 (#1885) |
| Population | 238,643 | 27,569 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $761,919 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $77,833 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.1 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+16.8 |
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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D-
61.9 Score
Lemon Grove, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$761,919
Population
27,569
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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