Mint Hill, NC vs Palmdale, CA
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.
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Mint Hill leads in crime level (2.7 vs 15.1). Palmdale leads in walk score (24 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mint Hill, NC | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1295) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 27,815 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,660 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $92,102 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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