Lakeway, TX vs Wilmington, 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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 146). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 19,189 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+0.6 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Wilmington 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+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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