Torrington, CT 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.
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Torrington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 4.0). Torrington leads in walk score (36 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $66,616).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Torrington, CT | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#420) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 35,550 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,023 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $66,616 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+25.6 |
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75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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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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