Austin, MN 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Austin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 12.5). Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 23). Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 20.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 26,171 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | D+21.8 |
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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