Asheboro, NC vs Faribault, 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.
Asheboro
71
#1029 nationally
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Faribault leads in crime level (8.4 vs 13.7). Faribault leads in median household income ($58,881 vs $44,405). Faribault leads in walk score (29 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheboro, NC | Faribault, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1029) | 72.4 (#894) |
| Population | 27,726 | 24,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $243,256 | $307,876 |
| Median Household Income | $44,405 | $58,881 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+57.2 | R+2.5 |
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71 Score
Asheboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$243,256
Population
27,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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