Terrell, TX vs Waxhaw, 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.
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.4). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $61,513). Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Terrell, TX | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1148) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 21,480 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,678 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $61,513 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | R+25.3 |
C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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