Sachse, 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.
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.0). Wake Forest leads in walk score (20 vs 18). Sachse leads in median household income ($127,888 vs $115,159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sachse, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#626) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 32,294 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,539 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $127,888 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+25.6 |
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74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
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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