Forney, TX vs Helena, AL
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.
Forney
72.5
#877 nationally
Helena
74.5
#582 nationally
Helena leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.3). Helena leads in average commute (30.4 min vs 35.5 min). Helena leads in median household income ($107,360 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Helena, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 74.5 (#582) |
| Population | 35,470 | 22,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $367,018 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $107,360 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 12 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | R+40.8 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Helena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
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
View Forney, TX →
C
74.5 Score
Helena, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,018
Population
22,117
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
View Helena, AL →