Orange, TX vs Rocky Mount, 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.
Orange
77.4
#249 nationally
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Orange leads in crime level (12.4 vs 21.0). Orange leads in median household income ($58,756 vs $50,092). Rocky Mount leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orange, TX | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#249) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 19,108 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,568 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $58,756 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+66.7 | D+22.7 |
C+
77.4 Score
Orange, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,568
Population
19,108
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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C
74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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