Ballwin, MO 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.
Ballwin
75.7
#423 nationally
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Ballwin leads in crime level (1.5 vs 4.3). Ballwin leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 35.5 min). Ballwin leads in median household income ($118,647 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ballwin, MO | Forney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#423) | 72.5 (#877) |
| Population | 30,410 | 35,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,520 | $309,592 |
| Median Household Income | $118,647 | $102,107 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Ballwin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.7 Score
Ballwin, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,520
Population
30,410
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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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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