Huntersville, NC vs Plainview, TX
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
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Huntersville leads in crime level (3.9 vs 10.1). Huntersville leads in median household income ($112,893 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in walk score (31 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntersville, NC | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1136) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 64,688 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,513 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $112,893 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+58.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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