Forney, TX vs Orem, UT
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
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in median household income ($102,107 vs $77,568). Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 4.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Orem, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 71 (#1034) |
| Population | 35,470 | 95,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $507,933 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $77,568 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Orem 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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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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