Wake Forest, NC vs West Covina, CA
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.
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
West Covina leads in walk score (47 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.6). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 54,337 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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