Wake Forest, NC vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in walk score (63 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 160). White Plains leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 54,337 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+26.3 |
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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C-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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