Raleigh, NC vs Watauga, 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.
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 32.0). Watauga leads in walk score (40 vs 31). Raleigh leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raleigh, NC | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1035) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 470,763 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,237 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $82,424 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 32.0 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 7.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+5.1 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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