Wake Forest, NC vs Yonkers, 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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.5). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $78,208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 54,337 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 142 |
| 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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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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