Andover, MN vs Arlington, VA
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.
Andover
71.9
#941 nationally
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 12). Andover leads in cost of living index (122 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $123,054).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Andover, MN | Arlington, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#941) | 72.2 (#917) |
| Population | 33,089 | 238,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,292 | $815,538 |
| Median Household Income | $123,054 | $137,387 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+58.6 |
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71.9 Score
Andover, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,292
Population
33,089
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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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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