Palm Coast, FL 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.
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in walk score (20 vs 2). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $68,824). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Coast, FL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1478) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 102,113 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,441 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $68,824 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.2 | D+25.6 |
D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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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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