Elk River, 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.

Elk River

72.5

#875 nationally

vs

High Point

72.9

#808 nationally

Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 12.5). Elk River leads in median household income ($95,597 vs $58,582). High Point leads in walk score (23 vs 15).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elk River, MN High Point, NC
WhereAtHome Score 72.5 (#875) 72.9 (#808)
Population 27,342 116,926
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $402,011 $251,120
Median Household Income $95,597 $58,582
Average Commute 28.6 min 20.7 min
Walk Score 15 23
Crime Level 2.5 12.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+34.9 D+21.8
Elk River, MN
C-
72.5 Score

Elk River, MN

Small Minnesota city with local appeal

Median Home

$402,011

Population

27,342

Crime

Low

Walk Score

15

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High Point, NC
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

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