Irving, TX vs New Bern, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Irving leads in walk score (45 vs 27). Irving leads in median household income ($76,686 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 254,373 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+20.5 |
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73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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