Mebane, NC vs Raleigh, 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.
Mebane
66.8
#1499 nationally
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Mebane leads in crime level (8.4 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 31.4 min). Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $78,419).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mebane, NC | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1499) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 20,212 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,091 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $78,419 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Mebane is missing data for 1 metric that Raleigh has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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