Elk Grove, CA 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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 148). Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 5.2). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Forney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 72.5 (#877) |
| Population | 178,444 | 35,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $309,592 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $102,107 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Elk Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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