Beaumont, TX vs Fort Collins, CO
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.
Beaumont
75.5
#445 nationally
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $53,745). Fort Collins leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Beaumont leads in cost of living index (91 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, TX | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#445) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 112,193 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,566 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $53,745 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 31.2 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | D+17.6 |
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75.5 Score
Beaumont, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$174,566
Population
112,193
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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