Medford, MA 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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 161). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 58,744 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+25.6 |
D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-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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