Norfolk, VA vs Thomasville, NC
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.
Norfolk
71
#1033 nationally
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 46). Thomasville leads in crime level (9.1 vs 12.9). Norfolk leads in median household income ($60,998 vs $48,457).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norfolk, VA | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1033) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 230,930 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,458 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $60,998 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 12.9 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.5 | R+47.1 |
C-
71 Score
Norfolk, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$315,458
Population
230,930
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
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