High Point, NC vs Lumberton, 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Lumberton
74.4
#596 nationally
High Point leads in crime level (12.5 vs 45.9). High Point leads in median household income ($58,582 vs $41,314). Lumberton leads in walk score (29 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Lumberton, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 74.4 (#596) |
| Population | 116,926 | 19,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $152,561 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $41,314 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 45.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+27.7 |
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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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74.4 Score
Lumberton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$152,561
Population
19,121
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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