New Bern, NC vs Watauga, 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
Watauga
80.2
#92 nationally
Watauga leads in crime level (3.1 vs 9.9). Watauga leads in median household income ($88,775 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Watauga, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 80.2 (#92) |
| Population | 32,226 | 22,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $276,575 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $88,775 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+5.1 |
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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B-
80.2 Score
Watauga, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,575
Population
22,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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