Forney, TX vs Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 7.5). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 169). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $76,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 35,470 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 64 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Monterey Park 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
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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