Lake Havasu City, AZ vs Wilmington, NC
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.
Lake Havasu City
67
#1473 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 15). Lake Havasu City leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.2 min). Lake Havasu City leads in median household income ($64,027 vs $54,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Havasu City, AZ | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1473) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 59,257 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,325 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $64,027 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.8 | D+0.6 |
D+
67 Score
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$464,325
Population
59,257
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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