High Point, NC vs Smyrna, GA
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
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Smyrna leads in crime level (6.2 vs 12.5). Smyrna leads in median household income ($92,258 vs $58,582). Smyrna leads in walk score (34 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Smyrna, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 68.7 (#1301) |
| Population | 116,926 | 56,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $448,607 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $92,258 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+14.9 |
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+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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