Bristol, TN vs Rocky Mount, 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.
Bristol
72.4
#889 nationally
Rocky Mount
74
#652 nationally
Bristol leads in crime level (10.0 vs 21.0). Bristol leads in walk score (25 vs 22). Rocky Mount leads in cost of living index (89 vs 91).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol, TN | Rocky Mount, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#889) | 74 (#652) |
| Population | 27,854 | 54,245 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $238,434 | $189,218 |
| Median Household Income | $49,130 | $50,092 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.0 | D+22.7 |
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72.4 Score
Bristol, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$238,434
Population
27,854
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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74 Score
Rocky Mount, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$189,218
Population
54,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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