High Point, NC vs Northfield, MN
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
Northfield
73.6
#708 nationally
Northfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.5). Northfield leads in median household income ($83,125 vs $58,582). Northfield leads in walk score (31 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Northfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 73.6 (#708) |
| Population | 116,926 | 21,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $396,746 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $83,125 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+2.5 |
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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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73.6 Score
Northfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,746
Population
21,020
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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