Mebane, NC vs Peekskill, NY
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.
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Peekskill
67.8
#1382 nationally
Peekskill leads in crime level (5.7 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in cost of living index (101 vs 124). Mebane leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Peekskill, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 67.8 (#1382) |
| Population | 20,212 | 25,442 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $526,914 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $86,695 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 60 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+26.3 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Peekskill has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.8 Score
Peekskill, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,914
Population
25,442
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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