Mason, OH 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.
Mason
74
#648 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Mason leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.0). Mason leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31.7 min). Wake Forest leads in walk score (20 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason, OH | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#648) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 35,660 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,673 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $121,082 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.5 | D+25.6 |
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74 Score
Mason, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,673
Population
35,660
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
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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