Charlotte, NC vs High Point, 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $58,582). Charlotte leads in walk score (26 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 897,720 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+21.8 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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