Fort Worth, TX vs New Brunswick, NJ
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
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 35). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 124). Fort Worth leads in median household income ($66,277 vs $57,138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#902) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 978,468 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,353 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $66,277 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 19.1 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+8.0 |
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
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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