Albany, CA 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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 35). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 207). Albany leads in median household income ($124,469 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 19,097 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+5.1 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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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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