Barberton, OH vs Norton Shores, MI
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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Norton Shores
74.8
#553 nationally
Barberton leads in walk score (42 vs 15). Norton Shores leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.3). Norton Shores leads in median household income ($72,699 vs $49,289).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Norton Shores, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.6 (#68) | 74.8 (#553) |
| Population | 24,563 | 25,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $300,428 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $72,699 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | R+1.8 |
B-
80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
Norton Shores, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,428
Population
25,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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