Pasadena, TX 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.
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 32). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 25.7 min). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $54,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 146,716 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+0.6 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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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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