Garner, NC vs Hendersonville, TN
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.
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Hendersonville
68.2
#1331 nationally
Hendersonville leads in crime level (3.4 vs 9.8). Garner leads in walk score (23 vs 14). Hendersonville leads in median household income ($86,954 vs $77,171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Hendersonville, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 68.2 (#1331) |
| Population | 35,265 | 63,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $523,224 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $86,954 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+41.8 |
D+
68.5 Score
Garner, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$385,396
Population
35,265
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Hendersonville, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$523,224
Population
63,618
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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