Statesville, NC vs Sweetwater, 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.
Statesville
69.5
#1205 nationally
Sweetwater
65.9
#1603 nationally
Sweetwater leads in crime level (2.8 vs 11.3). Statesville leads in average commute (22 min vs 27.9 min). Statesville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Statesville, NC | Sweetwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1205) | 65.9 (#1603) |
| Population | 30,220 | 20,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,368 | $448,534 |
| Median Household Income | $51,784 | $53,159 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.6 | R+11.4 |
Data coverage note: Sweetwater is missing data for 1 metric that Statesville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.5 Score
Statesville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,368
Population
30,220
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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D
65.9 Score
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
Southeast
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