High Point, NC vs Rutherford, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 12.5). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 23). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 116,926 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+3.4 |
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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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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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