Population
Red Springs
3,107
Collins
2,180
Median Income
Red Springs
$19,752
Collins
$35,946
Home Value
Red Springs
$85,400
Collins
$90,400
Rent
Red Springs
$635
Collins
$757
Crime Rate
Red Springs
8.86
Collins
5.75
Cost of Living
Red Springs
53.6
Collins
67.0
Avg Temp
Red Springs
N/A
Collins
N/A
Unemployment
Red Springs
8.3%
Collins
9.2%
How Similar Are Red Springs & Collins?
Collins is Red Springs's #17 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Red Springs
3,107
Collins
2,180
Red Springs has a 30% larger population than Collins.
Violent Crime
Red Springs
8.86
Collins
5.75
Red Springs has a 35% higher violent crime than Collins.
Property Crime
Red Springs
43.66
Collins
26.08
Red Springs has a 40% higher property crime than Collins.
Political Leaning
Red Springs
63.5%
Collins
66.2%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 4% difference.
Unemployment
Red Springs
8.3%
Collins
9.2%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 10% difference.
Median Income
Red Springs
$19,752
Collins
$35,946
Collins has a 45% higher median income than Red Springs.
Home Values
Red Springs
$85,400
Collins
$90,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 6% difference.
Education
Red Springs
10.5%
Collins
9.6%
Both cities have similar education — just a 8% difference.
Demographics
Red Springs
28.0%
Collins
46.3%
Collins has a 40% higher demographics than Red Springs.
Cost of Living
Red Springs
53.6
Collins
67.0
Collins has a 20% higher cost of living than Red Springs.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Red Springs and Collins share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Collins leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Red Springs leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDRed Springs scores 30.2 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 54.9 in Collins. Red Springs has a living wage (1 adult) of $23,584 vs $29,497 in Collins (20% lower). Red Springs has a living wage (family of 4) of $55,745 vs $69,720 in Collins (20% lower).
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Housing Market — Collins leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCollins has a median property tax of $485 vs $846 in Red Springs (74% lower). Collins has a vacancy rate of 11.8% compared to 16.9% in Red Springs. Red Springs has a median rent of $635 vs $757 in Collins (16% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Collins leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCollins has a median household income of $35,946 vs $19,752 in Red Springs (45% higher). Collins has a poverty rate of 32.3% compared to 39.1% in Red Springs. Red Springs: 1,021 vs Collins: 885 for labor force.
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Crime & Safety — Collins leads
Source: FBI UCRCollins has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 26.08 compared to 43.66 in Red Springs. Collins has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 5.31 compared to 8.54 in Red Springs. Collins has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 18.57 compared to 29.74 in Red Springs.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauCollins has a high school diploma or higher of 35.2% compared to 30.6% in Red Springs. Red Springs has a bachelor's degree or higher of 10.5% compared to 9.6% in Collins.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSRed Springs has a population of 3,107, about 1.4x the size of Collins (2,180). Red Springs skews younger with a median age of 32.9 vs 52.5.
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Black
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Asian
Red Springs
Collins
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareRed Springs: 3.0 vs Collins: 1.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Collins: 5 vs Red Springs: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Collins leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCollins has a public transit of 10.3% compared to 0.0% in Red Springs. Red Springs has a drive alone of 87.6% compared to 76.9% in Collins. Collins has a work from home of 2.7% compared to 2.5% in Red Springs.
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