San Pablo, CA 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.
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 17.2). San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $72,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Pablo, CA | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1826) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 31,249 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $561,356 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $72,552 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+25.6 |
D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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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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