Forney, TX vs Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 35,470 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | R+12.7 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Sioux Falls 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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C
75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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