Asheville, NC 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.
Asheville
67.9
#1366 nationally
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Asheville leads in walk score (44 vs 20). Kernersville leads in median household income ($66,151 vs $51,752). Asheville leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheville, NC | Kernersville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1366) | 70.8 (#1057) |
| Population | 95,670 | 28,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,266 | $323,709 |
| Median Household Income | $51,752 | $66,151 |
| Average Commute | 20.6 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.8 | D+13.2 |
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-
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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