Elmwood Park, IL 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.
Elmwood Park
73.6
#698 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in walk score (69 vs 27). Elmwood Park leads in crime level (4.6 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, IL | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#698) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 23,369 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,118 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+20.5 |
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73.6 Score
Elmwood Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,118
Population
23,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
69
Midwest
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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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