Garner, NC vs Smyrna, GA
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
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Smyrna leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.8). Smyrna leads in walk score (34 vs 23). Smyrna leads in median household income ($92,258 vs $77,171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Smyrna, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 68.7 (#1301) |
| Population | 35,265 | 56,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $448,607 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $92,258 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+14.9 |
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+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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