Arlington, VA vs Gilroy, 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
72.2
#917 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 47). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 34.1 min). Arlington leads in cost of living index (151 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 238,643 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Low | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+40.0 |
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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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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