Forest Park, GA vs McKinney, 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.
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $41,837). Forest Park leads in walk score (34 vs 24). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (87 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, GA | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#795) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 19,368 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,986 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $41,837 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+69.2 | R+11.2 |
C
73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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