College Park, MD 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 129). College Park leads in median household income ($76,973 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 34,187 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+21.8 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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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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