New Bern, NC vs Roanoke, VA
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
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 17.0). Roanoke leads in walk score (39 vs 27). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 20.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 32,226 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | D+23.6 |
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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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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