High Point, NC vs Pittsfield, MA
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
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Pittsfield leads in walk score (40 vs 23). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 20.7 min). Pittsfield leads in median household income ($66,859 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 116,926 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+39.9 |
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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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72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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