High Point, NC vs Maple Valley, WA
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
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 12.5). Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $58,582). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 39.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 116,926 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+51.7 |
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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D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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