Arlington, VA vs Temple Terrace, FL
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
Temple Terrace
68.8
#1284 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $62,415). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 37). Temple Terrace leads in cost of living index (110 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Temple Terrace, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 68.8 (#1284) |
| Population | 238,643 | 26,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $329,732 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $62,415 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Low | 11.4 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+3.1 |
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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D+
68.8 Score
Temple Terrace, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,732
Population
26,972
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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