Balch Springs, TX vs Wake Forest, NC
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.
Balch Springs
71
#1030 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 11.4). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $58,680). Balch Springs leads in walk score (27 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Balch Springs, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1030) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 26,711 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $224,320 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $58,680 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 37.2 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+25.6 |
C-
71 Score
Balch Springs, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,320
Population
26,711
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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