Wake Forest, NC vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Wake Forest leads in walk score (20 vs 9). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.5). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $115,159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 54,337 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+23.4 |
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+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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