Fairfax, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Upper Arlington
77.3
#262 nationally
Upper Arlington leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.5). Upper Arlington leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 28.5 min). Upper Arlington leads in cost of living index (131 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Upper Arlington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 77.3 (#262) |
| Population | 25,144 | 35,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $650,170 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $144,705 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+28.4 |
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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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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