Kinston, NC vs Schertz, 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.
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Schertz
74.5
#586 nationally
Schertz leads in crime level (4.2 vs 26.3). Schertz leads in median household income ($94,173 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Schertz, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 74.5 (#586) |
| Population | 19,411 | 43,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $315,578 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $94,173 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | R+29.5 |
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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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74.5 Score
Schertz, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,578
Population
43,239
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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