Athens, AL vs High Point, NC
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 12.5). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 24.5 min). High Point leads in walk score (23 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 30,904 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+21.8 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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