Arlington, WA vs Katy, 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
63.3
#1774 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.3). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $89,587). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, WA | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1774) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 21,206 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,068 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $89,587 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.3 Score
Arlington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,068
Population
21,206
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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