Fort Myers, 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.
Fort Myers
72.9
#805 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Fort Myers leads in crime level (5.6 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 24.5 min). Fort Myers leads in walk score (35 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Myers, FL | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#805) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 97,372 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,697 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $57,403 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | R+20.5 |
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72.9 Score
Fort Myers, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$307,697
Population
97,372
Crime
Moderate-Low
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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