Arlington, VA vs Upper Arlington, OH
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
Upper Arlington
77.3
#262 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 45). Upper Arlington leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 28.2 min). Upper Arlington leads in cost of living index (131 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Upper Arlington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 77.3 (#262) |
| Population | 238,643 | 35,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $650,170 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $144,705 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Low | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+28.4 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Upper Arlington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$650,170
Population
35,743
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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