Asheville, NC vs Centerville, OH
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.
Asheville
67.9
#1366 nationally
Centerville
76.4
#347 nationally
Centerville leads in median household income ($79,509 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 30). Centerville leads in cost of living index (98 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Centerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 76.4 (#347) |
| Population | 95,670 | 25,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $391,980 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $79,509 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.0 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | Even |
D+
67.9 Score
Asheville, NC
Mountain haven for creatives and foodies
Median Home
$458,266
Population
95,670
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C
76.4 Score
Centerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,980
Population
25,754
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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