American Fork, UT vs New Bern, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 9.9). American Fork leads in median household income ($90,490 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 38,549 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+20.5 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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C
73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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