Garner, NC vs Little Elm, TX

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

vs

Little Elm

72.2

#919 nationally

Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 9.8). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $77,171). Garner leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 37.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Garner, NC Little Elm, TX
WhereAtHome Score 68.5 (#1312) 72.2 (#919)
Population 35,265 58,496
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $385,396 $400,423
Median Household Income $77,171 $110,218
Average Commute 27.8 min 37.9 min
Walk Score 23 24
Crime Level 9.8 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 106 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+25.6 R+13.2
Garner, NC
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 View Garner, NC →
Little Elm, TX
C-
72.2 Score

Little Elm, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$400,423

Population

58,496

Crime

Low

Walk Score

24

Southwest View Little Elm, TX →

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