Hendersonville, TN vs Kernersville, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hendersonville
68.2
#1331 nationally
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Hendersonville leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.2). Kernersville leads in walk score (20 vs 14). Hendersonville leads in median household income ($86,954 vs $66,151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hendersonville, TN | Kernersville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1331) | 70.8 (#1057) |
| Population | 63,618 | 28,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $523,224 | $323,709 |
| Median Household Income | $86,954 | $66,151 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.8 | D+13.2 |
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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C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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