Forney, 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.
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $102,107). Wake Forest leads in average commute (31.7 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 35,470 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Wake Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.5 Score
Forney, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$309,592
Population
35,470
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$102,107
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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