Crestview, FL vs Kinston, 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.
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Crestview leads in crime level (5.9 vs 26.3). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 18). Crestview leads in median household income ($61,311 vs $35,653).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crestview, FL | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#991) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 29,300 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,788 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $61,311 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.5 | R+6.8 |
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71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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