Forney, TX vs Modesto, CA
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.
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 18.0). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $73,375). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 35,470 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | R+11.0 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Modesto has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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