New Bern, NC vs Pickerington, 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.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Pickerington
74.7
#568 nationally
Pickerington leads in crime level (3.7 vs 9.9). Pickerington leads in median household income ($114,573 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Pickerington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 74.7 (#568) |
| Population | 32,226 | 25,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $424,650 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $114,573 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 106 |
| 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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74.7 Score
Pickerington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$424,650
Population
25,256
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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