Irving, TX vs Winston-Salem, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
Irving leads in crime level (7.5 vs 22.2). Irving leads in walk score (45 vs 22). Irving leads in median household income ($76,686 vs $54,416).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 254,373 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+13.2 |
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73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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D+
69.3 Score
Winston-Salem, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,029
Population
252,975
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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