High Point, NC vs Monroe, 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
High Point leads in crime level (12.5 vs 17.9). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 28.8 min). Monroe leads in median household income ($63,982 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Monroe, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 64.2 (#1713) |
| Population | 116,926 | 37,797 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $358,990 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $63,982 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 17.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+25.3 |
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
64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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