Georgetown, 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.
Georgetown
70.1
#1134 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $87,465). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.2). Georgetown leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Georgetown, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1134) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 96,312 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,174 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $87,465 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+25.6 |
C-
70.1 Score
Georgetown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,174
Population
96,312
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
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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