Alameda, CA vs Forney, 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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 8.7). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 206). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Forney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 72.5 (#877) |
| Population | 75,353 | 35,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $309,592 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $102,107 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Alameda has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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C-
72.5 Score
Forney, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$309,592
Population
35,470
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$102,107
Southwest
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