Kenosha, WI vs Martinsburg, WV
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.
Kenosha
74.8
#546 nationally
Martinsburg
72.8
#831 nationally
Martinsburg leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.8). Kenosha leads in median household income ($64,963 vs $55,240). Kenosha leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenosha, WI | Martinsburg, WV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#546) | 72.8 (#831) |
| Population | 98,211 | 18,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,557 | $313,772 |
| Median Household Income | $64,963 | $55,240 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.3 | R+35.8 |
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74.8 Score
Kenosha, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,557
Population
98,211
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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72.8 Score
Martinsburg, WV
Small West Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,772
Population
18,935
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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