Delray Beach, FL vs New Bern, 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Delray Beach leads in median household income ($76,558 vs $55,673). Delray Beach leads in walk score (35 vs 27). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 67,536 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+20.5 |
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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