Linden, NJ vs Mebane, 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.
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 125). Linden leads in crime level (7.2 vs 8.4). Linden leads in median household income ($86,801 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Linden, NJ | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1401) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 43,950 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,705 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $86,801 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Linden has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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D
66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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