High Point, NC vs Temecula, 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
Temecula
63.6
#1761 nationally
Temecula leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.5). Temecula leads in median household income ($111,881 vs $58,582). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 36.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 63.6 (#1761) |
| Population | 116,926 | 110,682 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $768,913 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $111,881 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 36.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+1.3 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Temecula, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$768,913
Population
110,682
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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