Temple, 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.
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Temple leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in walk score (32 vs 29). Temple leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 21.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temple, TX | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#388) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 93,095 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,213 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+0.6 |
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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
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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