Copperas Cove, TX vs Shelby, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Copperas Cove
76
#393 nationally
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Copperas Cove leads in crime level (9.0 vs 28.6). Copperas Cove leads in median household income ($64,798 vs $46,176). Shelby leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Copperas Cove, TX | Shelby, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#393) | 70.8 (#1062) |
| Population | 38,696 | 22,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,504 | $214,559 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $46,176 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 28.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.7 | R+35.0 |
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76 Score
Copperas Cove, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$227,504
Population
38,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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