Arlington, VA vs Wake Forest, NC
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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Arlington leads in walk score (69 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 151). Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $115,159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 238,643 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Low | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+25.6 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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D+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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