Blaine, MN 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.
Blaine
75.2
#481 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Blaine leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.0). Blaine leads in average commute (25 min vs 31.7 min). Blaine leads in walk score (23 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blaine, MN | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#481) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 73,774 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,572 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $100,659 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+25.6 |
C
75.2 Score
Blaine, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$386,572
Population
73,774
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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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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