Kernersville, NC vs Zanesville, OH
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.
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Zanesville
77.2
#274 nationally
Zanesville leads in walk score (41 vs 20). Kernersville leads in median household income ($66,151 vs $40,927). Kernersville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kernersville, NC | Zanesville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1057) | 77.2 (#274) |
| Population | 28,016 | 24,651 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,709 | $204,918 |
| Median Household Income | $66,151 | $40,927 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.2 | R+43.9 |
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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C+
77.2 Score
Zanesville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$204,918
Population
24,651
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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