High Point, NC vs Winter Haven, FL
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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Winter Haven leads in crime level (6.5 vs 12.5). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 27.9 min). Winter Haven leads in walk score (25 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 116,926 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+20.7 |
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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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71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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