Delray Beach, 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 11.6). Delray Beach leads in walk score (35 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $76,558).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 67,536 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+25.6 |
C-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
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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