Long Beach, NY 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.
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (68 vs 20). Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.0). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, NY | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1381) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 34,595 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $810,461 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $125,974 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 41.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+25.6 |
D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
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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