Anderson, SC vs Kernersville, 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.
Anderson
67.7
#1389 nationally
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Kernersville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 15.4). Kernersville leads in median household income ($66,151 vs $40,445). Anderson leads in walk score (30 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, SC | Kernersville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1389) | 70.8 (#1057) |
| Population | 29,980 | 28,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,358 | $323,709 |
| Median Household Income | $40,445 | $66,151 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+13.2 |
D+
67.7 Score
Anderson, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,358
Population
29,980
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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