Arlington, VA vs Newburgh, NY
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
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $48,555). Newburgh leads in cost of living index (106 vs 151). Newburgh leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Newburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 64.9 (#1668) |
| Population | 238,643 | 28,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $405,470 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $48,555 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Low | 26.9 |
| 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+8.4 |
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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D
64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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