Kernersville, NC vs Phenix City, AL
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.
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Kernersville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 21.3). Kernersville leads in median household income ($66,151 vs $46,944). Phenix City leads in walk score (24 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kernersville, NC | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1057) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 28,016 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,709 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $66,151 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.2 | R+27.8 |
C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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C-
72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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