Elk River, MN 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 River
72.5
#875 nationally
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Elk River leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.3). Elk River leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $95,597).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk River, MN | Forney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#875) | 72.5 (#877) |
| Population | 27,342 | 35,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,011 | $309,592 |
| Median Household Income | $95,597 | $102,107 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.9 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Elk River has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.5 Score
Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
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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