Benton, AR vs Fort Worth, 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.
Benton
73.9
#655 nationally
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 17). Benton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 27.1 min). Benton leads in cost of living index (92 vs 95).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Fort Worth, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 72.3 (#902) |
| Population | 37,558 | 978,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $298,353 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $66,277 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | R+5.1 |
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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