Arlington, VA vs Schenectady, 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
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $54,650). Schenectady leads in cost of living index (99 vs 151). Schenectady leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 238,643 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Low | 17.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+10.8 |
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+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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