Elkhart, IN vs Statesville, 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.
Elkhart
71.7
#963 nationally
Statesville
69.5
#1205 nationally
Statesville leads in crime level (11.3 vs 27.3). Elkhart leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 22 min). Elkhart leads in walk score (38 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elkhart, IN | Statesville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#963) | 69.5 (#1205) |
| Population | 53,484 | 30,220 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,547 | $301,368 |
| Median Household Income | $46,534 | $51,784 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 27.3 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+32.6 |
C-
71.7 Score
Elkhart, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,547
Population
53,484
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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D+
69.5 Score
Statesville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,368
Population
30,220
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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