Auburn, AL vs Clemmons, 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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Clemmons
70.3
#1111 nationally
Auburn leads in walk score (28 vs 12). Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 5.7). Clemmons leads in median household income ($75,667 vs $55,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Clemmons, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 70.3 (#1111) |
| Population | 82,025 | 22,159 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $389,183 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $75,667 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+13.2 |
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71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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70.3 Score
Clemmons, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,183
Population
22,159
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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