New Haven, CT 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 14.7). New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $54,305).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 135,319 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+25.6 |
C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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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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