Lubbock, 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.
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in walk score (39 vs 27). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 18 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lubbock, TX | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#290) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 266,878 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,191 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $58,734 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 16.1 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 22.5 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.5 | R+20.5 |
C+
77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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C
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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