Raleigh, NC vs Schenectady, NY
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.
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Schenectady leads in walk score (62 vs 31). Schenectady leads in crime level (17.7 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $54,650).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 470,763 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+10.8 |
C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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