Eagan, MN 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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 9.9). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $55,673). Eagan leads in walk score (41 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 67,396 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+20.5 |
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76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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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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