Little Elm, TX vs Mebane, 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.
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.4). Little Elm leads in median household income ($110,218 vs $78,419). Mebane leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 37.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Elm, TX | Mebane, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#919) | 66.8 (#1499) |
| Population | 58,496 | 20,212 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $400,423 | $355,091 |
| Median Household Income | $110,218 | $78,419 |
| Average Commute | 37.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+8.2 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Little Elm has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.8 Score
Mebane, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,091
Population
20,212
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$78,419
Southeast
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