New Bern, NC vs Plainview, TX
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
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
New Bern leads in median household income ($55,673 vs $46,274). Plainview leads in walk score (31 vs 27). Plainview leads in cost of living index (85 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 32,226 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+58.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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