Monroe, NC vs Wilmington, 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.
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 23). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.8 min). Monroe leads in median household income ($63,982 vs $54,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Monroe, NC | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1713) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 37,797 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,990 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $63,982 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 17.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.3 | D+0.6 |
D
64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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