Morrisville, NC vs Portsmouth, NH
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.
Morrisville
74.7
#566 nationally
Portsmouth
67.9
#1372 nationally
Morrisville leads in crime level (2.7 vs 5.1). Portsmouth leads in walk score (47 vs 27). Morrisville leads in cost of living index (121 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Morrisville, NC | Portsmouth, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#566) | 67.9 (#1372) |
| Population | 31,703 | 22,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $478,096 | $802,763 |
| Median Household Income | $114,075 | $100,169 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+2.4 |
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74.7 Score
Morrisville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,096
Population
31,703
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D+
67.9 Score
Portsmouth, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,763
Population
22,733
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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