Florence, KY 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.
Florence
73.8
#672 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23.1 min). Florence leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, KY | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#672) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 32,917 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,152 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $67,352 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.2 | R+20.5 |
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73.8 Score
Florence, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,152
Population
32,917
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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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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