Martinsburg, WV vs Mooresville, 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.
Martinsburg
72.8
#831 nationally
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Martinsburg leads in walk score (45 vs 20). Mooresville leads in median household income ($82,622 vs $55,240). Martinsburg leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinsburg, WV | Mooresville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#831) | 68.7 (#1296) |
| Population | 18,935 | 53,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $313,772 | $484,611 |
| Median Household Income | $55,240 | $82,622 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.8 | R+32.6 |
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72.8 Score
Martinsburg, WV
Small West Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,772
Population
18,935
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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