Marshall, TX 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.
Marshall
80
#97 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Marshall leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 21.2 min). Marshall leads in cost of living index (89 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshall, TX | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#97) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 24,118 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,238 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $49,162 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+50.6 | D+0.6 |
B-
80 Score
Marshall, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$166,238
Population
24,118
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
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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