Forney, TX vs Jefferson City, MO
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
Jefferson City
75.1
#501 nationally
Jefferson City leads in average commute (15.5 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 9.1). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $63,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Jefferson City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 75.1 (#501) |
| Population | 35,470 | 42,552 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $280,343 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $63,649 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 15.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | R+34.4 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Jefferson City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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
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75.1 Score
Jefferson City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$280,343
Population
42,552
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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