Gallatin, TN 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.
Gallatin
68.5
#1311 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Gallatin leads in crime level (5.7 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 26 min). Gallatin leads in median household income ($68,548 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gallatin, TN | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1311) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 50,355 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $438,486 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $68,548 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.8 | R+20.5 |
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68.5 Score
Gallatin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$438,486
Population
50,355
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
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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