High Point, NC vs Lincoln, CA
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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 12.5). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 23). Lincoln leads in median household income ($99,434 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Lincoln, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 72.8 (#830) |
| Population | 116,926 | 54,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $645,264 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $99,434 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 84 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+8.5 |
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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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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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