High Point, NC vs Payson, UT
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
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 12.5). Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 116,926 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+39.8 |
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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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C-
72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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