Arlington, TX vs Imperial, 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
70.7
#1065 nationally
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 13.2). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 26.9 min). Arlington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 398,431 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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