Alexandria, VA vs Forney, TX
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.
Alexandria
67.6
#1397 nationally
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 155). Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 6.0). Alexandria leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 35.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Forney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 72.5 (#877) |
| Population | 155,230 | 35,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $309,592 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $102,107 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Alexandria has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.6 Score
Alexandria, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$672,586
Population
155,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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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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