Abilene, TX vs Fort Worth, TX
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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 27.1 min). Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 31). Fort Worth leads in median household income ($66,277 vs $59,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 129,043 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | R+5.1 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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