High Point, NC vs Sanford, ME
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
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 12.5). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 27.5 min). Sanford leads in median household income ($71,848 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 116,926 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that High Point has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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