Cornelius, NC vs Watertown, 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.

Cornelius

71.7

#962 nationally

vs

Watertown

77.1

#282 nationally

Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 16.4). Cornelius leads in median household income ($107,969 vs $49,722). Watertown leads in walk score (51 vs 26).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cornelius, NC Watertown, NY
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#962) 77.1 (#282)
Population 33,139 24,157
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $528,679 $206,810
Median Household Income $107,969 $49,722
Average Commute 25.6 min 15.6 min
Walk Score 26 51
Crime Level 2.8 16.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 100
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+23.6