Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in walk score (35 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 121,414 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+25.6 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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