Melbourne, FL 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.
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 22.5 min). Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melbourne, FL | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1158) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 86,960 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,012 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $60,917 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+20.5 |
D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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C
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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