Denton, TX vs Foley, AL
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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $60,090). Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 5.6). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 158,349 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Denton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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