La Porte, TX vs New Bern, 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
La Porte leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.9). La Porte leads in median household income ($79,193 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 36,991 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+20.5 |
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78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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