New Bern, NC vs Texarkana, TX
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
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
New Bern leads in median household income ($55,673 vs $48,054). Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 18 min). Texarkana leads in walk score (29 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 32,226 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+48.7 |
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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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76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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