Forney, TX vs South El Monte, 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 12.8). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $67,724). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 35,470 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 61 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 148 |
| 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 South El Monte 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-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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