Boca Raton, FL 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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Boca Raton leads in walk score (38 vs 20). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 31.7 min). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 99,974 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+25.6 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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