Wake Forest, NC vs Yukon, OK
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
Yukon
78
#206 nationally
Yukon leads in walk score (34 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $75,865). Yukon leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | Yukon, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 78 (#206) |
| Population | 54,337 | 26,388 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $276,382 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $75,865 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+40.4 |
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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C+
78 Score
Yukon, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,382
Population
26,388
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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