Bryan, TX vs Mebane, 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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Bryan leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 31.4 min). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $55,234). Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 89,615 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Bryan has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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