Rosenberg, TX vs Shelby, 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.
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Rosenberg leads in crime level (6.5 vs 28.6). Rosenberg leads in median household income ($66,046 vs $46,176). Shelby leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rosenberg, TX | Shelby, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1048) | 70.8 (#1062) |
| Population | 41,104 | 22,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,001 | $214,559 |
| Median Household Income | $66,046 | $46,176 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 28.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+35.0 |
C-
70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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