Hendersonville, TN vs Waxhaw, 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.
Hendersonville
68.2
#1331 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.4). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $86,954). Hendersonville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hendersonville, TN | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1331) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 63,618 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $523,224 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $86,954 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.8 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Hendersonville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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