Matthews, NC vs New Bern, 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.
Matthews
68.7
#1294 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Matthews leads in crime level (5.1 vs 9.9). Matthews leads in median household income ($103,405 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in walk score (27 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Matthews, NC | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1294) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 30,934 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,763 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $103,405 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.5 |
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68.7 Score
Matthews, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$514,763
Population
30,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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