Arlington, VA vs Wilmette, IL
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
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $137,387). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 35.7 min). Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 238,643 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Low | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.0 |
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 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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