High Point, NC vs North Aurora, IL
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
North Aurora
73.3
#759 nationally
North Aurora leads in crime level (3.7 vs 12.5). North Aurora leads in median household income ($104,547 vs $58,582). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | North Aurora, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 73.3 (#759) |
| Population | 116,926 | 19,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $409,737 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $104,547 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+9.4 |
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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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73.3 Score
North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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