New Bern, NC vs Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Palm Beach Gardens
66.7
#1512 nationally
Palm Beach Gardens leads in crime level (3.4 vs 9.9). Palm Beach Gardens leads in median household income ($106,544 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 66.7 (#1512) |
| Population | 32,226 | 61,146 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $693,873 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $106,544 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Palm Beach Gardens is missing data for 1 metric that New Bern has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.7 Score
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$693,873
Population
61,146
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,544
Southeast
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