Big Spring, TX 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 20.9). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $65,418).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Forney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 72.5 (#877) |
| Population | 22,373 | 35,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $309,592 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $102,107 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Big Spring has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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