Redmond, OR vs Wilmington, 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.
Redmond
67.3
#1442 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Redmond leads in median household income ($72,798 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 117). Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, OR | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1442) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 37,009 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,100 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $72,798 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+0.6 |
D+
67.3 Score
Redmond, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$517,100
Population
37,009
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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