New Bern, NC vs Olive Branch, MS
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.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Olive Branch
74.3
#610 nationally
New Bern leads in walk score (27 vs 14). Olive Branch leads in crime level (5.5 vs 9.9). Olive Branch leads in median household income ($93,762 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Olive Branch, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 74.3 (#610) |
| Population | 32,226 | 47,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $336,094 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $93,762 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+24.1 |
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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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74.3 Score
Olive Branch, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,094
Population
47,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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