Central, LA 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.
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $66,277). Fort Worth leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+5.1 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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