Elk River, MN vs Mebane, 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.
Elk River
72.5
#875 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.4). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $78,419). Elk River leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk River, MN | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#875) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 27,342 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,011 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $95,597 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Elk River has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.5 Score
Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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D
66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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