Boone, NC vs New Bern, NC
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.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in median household income ($55,673 vs $28,242). Boone leads in walk score (49 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 19,811 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | R+20.5 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
Southeast
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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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