Forney, TX vs Oakley, CA
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
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 151). Forney leads in average commute (35.5 min vs 43.4 min). Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Oakley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 63.5 (#1765) |
| Population | 35,470 | 45,761 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $660,649 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $120,915 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 43.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Oakley 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
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D
63.5 Score
Oakley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$660,649
Population
45,761
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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