High Point, NC vs Madison, AL
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
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 12.5). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $58,582). High Point leads in walk score (23 vs 17).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 116,926 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+43.9 |
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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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76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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