High Point, NC vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 23). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 36.9 min). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 116,926 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+26.3 |
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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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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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