Council Bluffs, IA 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.
Council Bluffs
76.6
#329 nationally
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 11.5). Council Bluffs leads in average commute (18.9 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $61,181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Council Bluffs, IA | Forney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.6 (#329) | 72.5 (#877) |
| Population | 62,399 | 35,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,631 | $309,592 |
| Median Household Income | $61,181 | $102,107 |
| Average Commute | 18.9 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.0 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Council Bluffs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.6 Score
Council Bluffs, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,631
Population
62,399
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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