High Point, NC vs Johnson City, TN
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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Johnson City
70.3
#1115 nationally
Johnson City leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 20.7 min). Johnson City leads in crime level (11.0 vs 12.5). Johnson City leads in walk score (26 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Johnson City, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 70.3 (#1115) |
| Population | 116,926 | 73,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $299,206 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $53,173 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 18.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+39.5 |
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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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70.3 Score
Johnson City, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,206
Population
73,337
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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