Franklin, TN 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.
Franklin
66.7
#1510 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (3.6 vs 9.9). Franklin leads in median household income ($106,592 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, TN | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1510) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 88,558 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $917,023 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $106,592 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+20.5 |
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66.7 Score
Franklin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$917,023
Population
88,558
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
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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