Huntersville, NC vs Long Beach, CA
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.
Huntersville
70.1
#1136 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 16). Huntersville leads in median household income ($112,893 vs $69,471). Huntersville leads in cost of living index (118 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntersville, NC | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1136) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 64,688 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,513 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $112,893 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.1 Score
Huntersville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,513
Population
64,688
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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