Arlington, VA vs North Richland Hills, 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
North Richland Hills
71.2
#1010 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 33). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $88,656). North Richland Hills leads in cost of living index (107 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | North Richland Hills, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 71.2 (#1010) |
| Population | 238,643 | 70,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $370,431 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $88,656 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+5.1 |
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-
71.2 Score
North Richland Hills, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,431
Population
70,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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