High Point, NC vs Redondo Beach, CA
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
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 23). Redondo Beach leads in median household income ($134,033 vs $58,582). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 212).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 116,926 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+32.9 |
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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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64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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