Boynton Beach, FL 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.
Boynton Beach
66.8
#1496 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 25.5 min). Boynton Beach leads in walk score (34 vs 27). Boynton Beach leads in median household income ($68,875 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boynton Beach, FL | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1496) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 81,267 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,839 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $68,875 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+20.5 |
D
66.8 Score
Boynton Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,839
Population
81,267
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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C
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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