St. Paul, MN 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.
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 16.9). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Paul, MN | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1493) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 303,820 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,582 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $69,919 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Wake Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
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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