New Bern, NC vs Waxahachie, 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
Waxahachie
70.3
#1121 nationally
Waxahachie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 26.6 min). Waxahachie leads in median household income ($80,044 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Waxahachie, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 70.3 (#1121) |
| Population | 32,226 | 47,201 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $371,652 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $80,044 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+31.1 |
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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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70.3 Score
Waxahachie, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$371,652
Population
47,201
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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