Lexington, NC vs Manhattan, KS
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.
Lexington
69
#1265 nationally
Manhattan
72.4
#897 nationally
Manhattan leads in median household income ($55,316 vs $36,868). Manhattan leads in average commute (16 min vs 22 min). Manhattan leads in crime level (10.1 vs 12.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, NC | Manhattan, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1265) | 72.4 (#897) |
| Population | 19,840 | 53,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,047 | $298,307 |
| Median Household Income | $36,868 | $55,316 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 16 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+1.8 |
D+
69 Score
Lexington, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$275,047
Population
19,840
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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C-
72.4 Score
Manhattan, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$298,307
Population
53,682
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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