Arlington, VA vs Coon Rapids, MN
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
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 25). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $85,445). Coon Rapids leads in cost of living index (106 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Coon Rapids, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 74.4 (#593) |
| Population | 238,643 | 63,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $335,555 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $85,445 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | R+4.4 |
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
74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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