Mint Hill, 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.
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in walk score (32 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in crime level (2.7 vs 7.5). Mint Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mint Hill, NC | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1295) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 27,815 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,660 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $92,102 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.0 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
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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