Population
Waxhaw
21,565
West Freehold
14,233
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
West Freehold
$120,570
Home Value
Waxhaw
$506,300
West Freehold
$507,600
Rent
Waxhaw
$1,770
West Freehold
$2,107
Crime Rate
Waxhaw
0.59
West Freehold
N/A
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
West Freehold
200.4
Avg Temp
Waxhaw
N/A
West Freehold
N/A
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
West Freehold
3.9%
How Similar Are Waxhaw & West Freehold?
West Freehold is Waxhaw's #2 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Waxhaw
21,565
West Freehold
14,233
Waxhaw has a 34% larger population than West Freehold.
Political Leaning
Waxhaw
62.1%
West Freehold
54.8%
Both cities lean Republican, but Waxhaw has a stronger Republican lean (12% difference).
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
West Freehold
3.9%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 8% difference.
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
West Freehold
$120,570
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Waxhaw
$506,300
West Freehold
$507,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 0% difference.
Education
Waxhaw
32.9%
West Freehold
36.4%
Both cities have similar education — just a 9% difference.
Demographics
Waxhaw
71.3%
West Freehold
82.1%
West Freehold has a 13% higher demographics than Waxhaw.
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
West Freehold
200.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 8% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Waxhaw and West Freehold share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Waxhaw
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West Freehold
Waxhaw leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Waxhaw leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaxhaw has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,686 vs $2,328 in West Freehold (28% lower). Waxhaw scores 214.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 270.1 in West Freehold. Waxhaw has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,538 vs $1,889 in West Freehold (19% lower).
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Housing Market — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Freehold has a vacancy rate of 1.7% compared to 3.9% in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a median property tax of $3,609 vs $10,001 in West Freehold (64% lower). Waxhaw has a median rent of $1,770 vs $2,107 in West Freehold (16% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw: 10,775 vs West Freehold: 7,569 for labor force. West Freehold has a per capita income of $56,796 vs $47,224 in Waxhaw (17% higher). Waxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 23.9% in West Freehold.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education — West Freehold leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWest Freehold has a high school diploma or higher of 48.5% compared to 43.2% in Waxhaw. West Freehold has a bachelor's degree or higher of 36.4% compared to 32.9% in Waxhaw.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a population of 21,565, about 1.5x the size of West Freehold (14,233). Waxhaw skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 40.6.
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Waxhaw
West Freehold
Healthcare — Waxhaw leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaxhaw: 5 vs West Freehold: 4 for with emergency services. Waxhaw: 2.7 vs West Freehold: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — West Freehold leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWest Freehold has a public transit of 4.1% compared to 0.1% in Waxhaw. West Freehold has a bicycle of 0.9% compared to 0.1% in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 23.9% in West Freehold.
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