Mesquite, TX 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.
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 32.1 min). New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 13.7). Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 147,317 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+20.5 |
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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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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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