Denton, TX 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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 105). Denton leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 27.1 min). Denton leads in median household income ($71,921 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 158,349 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | R+5.1 |
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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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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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