Kannapolis, NC vs New Hope, MN
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.
Kannapolis
74.2
#618 nationally
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in walk score (42 vs 22). New Hope leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 25.6 min). Kannapolis leads in cost of living index (97 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kannapolis, NC | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#618) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 59,321 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,200 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $66,487 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+42.6 |
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74.2 Score
Kannapolis, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,200
Population
59,321
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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