Columbus, IN vs Crown Point, IN
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.
Columbus
81.7
#37 nationally
Crown Point
74.9
#528 nationally
Columbus leads in crime level (0.4 vs 2.1). Columbus leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 27.9 min). Crown Point leads in median household income ($92,810 vs $75,114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbus, IN | Crown Point, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.7 (#37) | 74.9 (#528) |
| Population | 51,522 | 34,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,533 | $365,707 |
| Median Household Income | $75,114 | $92,810 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.3 | D+5.6 |
B-
81.7 Score
Columbus, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$281,533
Population
51,522
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C
74.9 Score
Crown Point, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,707
Population
34,884
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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