Knightdale, NC vs Little Elm, 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.
Knightdale
69.4
#1217 nationally
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Knightdale leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 37.9 min). Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.3). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $79,364).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Knightdale, NC | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1217) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 20,275 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,252 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $79,364 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+13.2 |
Data coverage note: Knightdale is missing data for 1 metric that Little Elm has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.4 Score
Knightdale, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,252
Population
20,275
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$79,364
Southeast
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C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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