Cedar Hill, 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.
Cedar Hill
72.6
#855 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $84,132). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 4.9). Cedar Hill leads in cost of living index (105 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Hill, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#855) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 48,411 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,424 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $84,132 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+25.6 |
C-
72.6 Score
Cedar Hill, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,424
Population
48,411
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
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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