Rockwall, TX 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.
Rockwall
70.4
#1106 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Rockwall leads in walk score (24 vs 20). Rockwall leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 31.7 min). Rockwall leads in cost of living index (113 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockwall, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1106) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 52,918 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,713 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $114,799 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+25.6 |
C-
70.4 Score
Rockwall, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,713
Population
52,918
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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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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