Delaware, OH vs Mebane, 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.
Delaware
71.1
#1020 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Delaware leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.4). Delaware leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.4 min). Delaware leads in median household income ($86,387 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delaware, OH | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1020) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 45,158 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,378 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $86,387 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.6 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Delaware has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.1 Score
Delaware, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,378
Population
45,158
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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