Keller, TX vs Kinston, 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.
Keller
71.9
#948 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Keller leads in crime level (2.1 vs 26.3). Keller leads in median household income ($162,094 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Keller, TX | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#948) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 46,316 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,648 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $162,094 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+6.8 |
C-
71.9 Score
Keller, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,648
Population
46,316
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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C
73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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