Wake Forest, NC vs West St. Paul, MN
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
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in walk score (45 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $68,359). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 54,337 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+12.9 |
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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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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