Charlotte, NC vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 26). Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 36.9 min). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 897,720 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 14.9 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
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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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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