Hempstead, NY vs Wake Forest, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 12.6). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $80,350).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 58,225 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+25.6 |
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64.4 Score
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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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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