Eagle, ID 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.
Eagle
68
#1353 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Eagle leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.0). Eagle leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 31.7 min). Wake Forest leads in walk score (20 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagle, ID | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1353) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 32,319 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $791,853 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $114,271 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+25.6 |
D+
68 Score
Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
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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