Clarksville, TN vs Kernersville, 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.
Clarksville
67.7
#1391 nationally
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Kernersville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 11.2). Kernersville leads in average commute (23 min vs 25.7 min). Kernersville leads in walk score (20 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clarksville, TN | Kernersville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1391) | 70.8 (#1057) |
| Population | 180,716 | 28,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $321,955 | $323,709 |
| Median Household Income | $62,688 | $66,151 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.4 | D+13.2 |
D+
67.7 Score
Clarksville, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$321,955
Population
180,716
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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