Forney, TX vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $102,107). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 35,470 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 197 |
| 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 Walnut 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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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