Bethlehem, PA 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 23). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 12.5). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 22.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 78,300 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+21.8 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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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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