Asheville, NC vs Eagle, ID
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
Eagle
68
#1353 nationally
Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 16). Eagle leads in median household income ($114,271 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in cost of living index (107 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Eagle, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 68 (#1353) |
| Population | 95,670 | 32,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $791,853 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $114,271 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | R+10.3 |
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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D+
68 Score
Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
West
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