Lakeway, 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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.0). Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $115,159). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 19,189 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Wake Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
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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