Wake Forest, NC vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Wildomar leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.0). Wake Forest leads in walk score (20 vs 15). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $89,912).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Wake Forest, NC | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1286) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 54,337 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,720 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $115,159 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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