Austin, MN 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.
Austin
83.9
#10 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Austin leads in average commute (17 min vs 27.1 min). Fort Worth leads in median household income ($66,277 vs $61,667). Austin leads in walk score (37 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, MN | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.9 (#10) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 26,171 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,110 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $61,667 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.5 | R+5.1 |
B
83.9 Score
Austin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,110
Population
26,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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