Verdict
Charlotte leads on Educational Attainment, while High Point leads on Affordability, Safety.
Score Comparison
Affordability
NC
62
NC
65
✓ winsEducational Attainment
NC
73
✓ winsNC
56
Safety
NC
48
NC
60
✓ winsWeather
NC
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NC
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Livability
NC
61
NC
61
Full Comparison
| Metric | Charlotte | High Point |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 875,045 | 114,120 |
| Median Income | $74,070 ✓ | $58,582 |
| Median Rent | $1,399 | $1,030 ✓ |
| Median Home Value | $312,800 | $196,500 ✓ |
| Median Age | 35 | 38 |
| HS Graduation | 90% ✓ | 86% |
| Bachelor's+ | 47% ✓ | 34% |
| Broadband Access | 92% ✓ | 89% |
| Homeownership | 52% | 58% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 22 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 7.46 | 5.51 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 33.90 | 27.20 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 51" | 44" |