Denton, TX vs Forest Grove, OR
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.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Denton leads in crime level (5.6 vs 9.2). Forest Grove leads in walk score (41 vs 34). Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 158,349 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+34.0 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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