High Point, NC vs Punta Gorda, FL
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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 12.5). High Point leads in walk score (23 vs 14). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 116,926 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+34.0 |
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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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74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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