Arlington, VA vs Maple Grove, 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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in cost of living index (119 vs 151). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 238,643 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+42.6 |
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
75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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