Lexington, NC vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $36,868). Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 33). Lexington leads in cost of living index (89 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, NC | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1265) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 19,840 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,047 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $36,868 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+39.8 |
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
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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