High Point, NC vs Ocean Springs, MS
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
Ocean Springs
77
#292 nationally
Ocean Springs leads in crime level (2.4 vs 12.5). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 28.6 min). Ocean Springs leads in median household income ($72,500 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Ocean Springs, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 77 (#292) |
| Population | 116,926 | 18,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $271,190 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $72,500 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+39.9 |
C-
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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C+
77 Score
Ocean Springs, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,190
Population
18,997
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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