High Point, NC vs Tarpon Springs, 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
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Tarpon Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 12.5). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 31.6 min). Tarpon Springs leads in walk score (28 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 116,926 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+5.2 |
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
66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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