Cornelius, NC vs Little Elm, TX

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.

Cornelius

71.7

#962 nationally

vs

Little Elm

72.2

#919 nationally

Cornelius leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 37.9 min). Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.7). Cornelius leads in walk score (26 vs 24).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cornelius, NC Little Elm, TX
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#962) 72.2 (#919)
Population 33,139 58,496
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $528,679 $400,423
Median Household Income $107,969 $110,218
Average Commute 25.6 min 37.9 min
Walk Score 26 24
Crime Level 2.8 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+13.2
Cornelius, NC
C-
71.7 Score

Cornelius, NC

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Median Home

$528,679

Population

33,139

Crime

Low

Walk Score

26

Southeast View Cornelius, NC →
Little Elm, TX
C-
72.2 Score

Little Elm, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$400,423

Population

58,496

Crime

Low

Walk Score

24

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