Biggest tradeoff: Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, North Carolina is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on safety.
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What Stands Out
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Greenville, North Carolina is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on safety.
Greenville, North Carolina needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 90,597 | 87,696 |
| Population Density | N/A | 1.6k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 59 ft(18 m) | 748 ft(228 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $230,909 | $373,993 |
| Median Rent | $1,429 | $1,733 |
| Median Income | $47,485 | $83,480 |
| Rent Burden | 36% | 25% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr | 306 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 72°F | 72°F |
| Comfort Score | 81/100Great | 79/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 34°F | 38°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 49"(124 cm) | 45"(114 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1"(3 cm) | 1"(3 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 40 (Avg)13 days > 100 | AQI 45 (Avg)23 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | N/A | 19 |
| Safety Score | 62 / 100 | 83 / 100 |
| School Rating | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal Risk |
| Fire Risk (FEMA) | N/A | minimalMinimal |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 29%Cable: 82% | Fiber: 55%Cable: 93% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 26.9 years | 37.3 years |
| College Educated | 39% | 41% |
| Remote Workers | 10% | 14% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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