Lexington, NC vs Willoughby, OH
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
Willoughby
80.5
#75 nationally
Willoughby leads in crime level (2.9 vs 12.0). Willoughby leads in median household income ($70,807 vs $36,868). Lexington leads in walk score (33 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, NC | Willoughby, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1265) | 80.5 (#75) |
| Population | 19,840 | 24,163 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $275,047 | $249,498 |
| Median Household Income | $36,868 | $70,807 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 12.0 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+14.3 |
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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B-
80.5 Score
Willoughby, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,498
Population
24,163
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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