Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $66,277). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 138). Arvada leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 121,414 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+5.1 |
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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