Dublin, 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.
Dublin
74.2
#616 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Dublin leads in crime level (3.0 vs 8.4). Dublin leads in median household income ($158,363 vs $78,419). Dublin leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, OH | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#616) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 48,923 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,121 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $158,363 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Dublin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.2 Score
Dublin, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,121
Population
48,923
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
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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