Garland, TX 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.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 8.4). Mebane leads in median household income ($78,419 vs $71,044). Garland leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 243,470 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Garland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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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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