Greenbelt, MD 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.
Greenbelt
70.5
#1096 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Greenbelt leads in walk score (41 vs 23). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 32.8 min). High Point leads in crime level (12.5 vs 17.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenbelt, MD | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1096) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 24,360 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,555 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $82,019 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 32.8 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+21.8 |
C-
70.5 Score
Greenbelt, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,555
Population
24,360
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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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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