Charlotte, NC vs Morrisville, 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Morrisville
74.7
#566 nationally
Morrisville leads in median household income ($114,075 vs $71,659). Morrisville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Morrisville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 74.7 (#566) |
| Population | 897,720 | 31,703 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $478,096 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $114,075 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+25.6 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C
74.7 Score
Morrisville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,096
Population
31,703
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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