Arlington, VA vs San Fernando, 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
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $70,950). San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 69). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 238,643 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 79 |
| Crime Level | Low | 9.9 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+32.9 |
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
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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