Cornelius, NC vs Thornton, CO
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.
Cornelius
71.7
#962 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Cornelius leads in crime level (2.8 vs 7.5). Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 26). Cornelius leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cornelius, NC | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#962) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 33,139 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $528,679 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $107,969 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
C-
71.7 Score
Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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