Sugar Land, 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.
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Sugar Land leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.0). Sugar Land leads in walk score (28 vs 20). Sugar Land leads in median household income ($132,247 vs $115,159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sugar Land, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#525) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 108,515 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,277 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $132,247 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+25.6 |
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75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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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