Mount Prospect, IL 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 20). Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.0). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $100,526).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 54,298 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 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+42.0 | D+25.6 |
C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
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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