Culpeper, VA 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 34.8 min). Culpeper leads in median household income ($86,940 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 21,012 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+20.5 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that New Bern has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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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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