Arlington, VA vs Fulshear, 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
72.2
#917 nationally
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 39.4 min). Fulshear leads in median household income ($170,602 vs $137,387). Fulshear leads in cost of living index (144 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Fulshear, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 70.8 (#1054) |
| Population | 238,643 | 42,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $504,786 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $170,602 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 39.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear is missing data for 1 metric that Arlington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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