Maple Grove, 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.
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in walk score (20 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 31.7 min). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Grove, MN | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#450) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 71,288 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,006 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $127,001 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+25.6 |
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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
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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