Fort Worth, TX vs Long Beach, 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.
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 142). Fort Worth leads in school rating (6.5 vs 5.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#902) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 978,468 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,353 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $66,277 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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