Fate, TX vs Wilmington, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 35 min). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 24,626 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+0.6 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Wilmington has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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