Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Five Forks
19,093
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Five Forks
$140,668
Home Value
Waxhaw
$506,300
Five Forks
$424,600
Rent
Waxhaw
$1,770
Five Forks
$2,139
Crime Rate
Waxhaw
0.59
Five Forks
N/A
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Five Forks
194.2
Avg Temp
Waxhaw
N/A
Five Forks
N/A
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Five Forks
3.7%
How Similar Are Waxhaw & Five Forks?
Five Forks is Waxhaw's #17 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Five Forks
19,093
Waxhaw has a 11% larger population than Five Forks.
Political Leaning
Waxhaw
62.1%
Five Forks
60.2%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 3% difference.
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Five Forks
3.7%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Five Forks
$140,668
Both cities have similar median income — just a 9% difference.
Home Values
Waxhaw
$506,300
Five Forks
$424,600
Waxhaw has a 16% higher home values than Five Forks.
Education
Waxhaw
32.9%
Five Forks
42.7%
Five Forks has a 23% higher education than Waxhaw.
Demographics
Waxhaw
71.3%
Five Forks
75.7%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 6% difference.
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Five Forks
194.2
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Waxhaw and Five Forks share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Waxhaw leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDFive Forks has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,221 vs $1,538 in Waxhaw (26% lower). Five Forks has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,339 vs $1,686 in Waxhaw (26% lower). Waxhaw scores 195.8 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 215.0 in Five Forks.
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFive Forks has a median property tax of $2,175 vs $3,609 in Waxhaw (66% lower). Five Forks has a vacancy rate of 2.5% compared to 3.9% in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a median home value of $506,300 vs $424,600 in Five Forks (19% higher).
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Jobs & Economy — Five Forks leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFive Forks has a poverty rate of 2.1% compared to 4.3% in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 13.8% in Five Forks. Waxhaw: 10,775 vs Five Forks: 9,257 for labor force.
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Schools & Education — Five Forks leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauFive Forks has a bachelor's degree or higher of 42.7% compared to 32.9% in Waxhaw. Five Forks has a high school diploma or higher of 49.9% compared to 43.2% in Waxhaw.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a population of 21,565, about 1.1x the size of Five Forks (19,093). Waxhaw skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 38.4.
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Five Forks
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaxhaw: 5 vs Five Forks: 1 for with emergency services. Five Forks: 4.0 vs Waxhaw: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 13.8% in Five Forks. Five Forks has a drive alone of 77.7% compared to 61.6% in Waxhaw.
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