Kinston, NC vs Terrell, TX
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.
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in crime level (8.4 vs 26.3). Terrell leads in median household income ($61,513 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kinston, NC | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#774) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 19,411 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,755 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $35,653 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.8 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Kinston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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