Wake Forest, NC vs Walnut Creek, CA
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.
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Walnut Creek leads in walk score (41 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.7). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 54,337 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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