New Bern, NC vs Port Arthur, 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
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 19.7). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23 min). New Bern leads in median household income ($55,673 vs $45,357).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Port Arthur, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 77.7 (#224) |
| Population | 32,226 | 55,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $125,021 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $45,357 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 19.7 |
| 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+8.9 |
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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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77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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