Fate, TX vs Waxhaw, 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in average commute (31.3 min vs 35 min). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 125). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $121,935).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 24,626 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | R+25.3 |
C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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