The Colony, 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.
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
The Colony leads in walk score (28 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | The Colony, TX | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#802) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 45,471 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,746 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $106,518 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+25.6 |
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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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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