High Point, NC vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 12.5). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $58,582). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 116,926 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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