Forney, TX vs Rutherford, NJ
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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.3). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 146). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 35,470 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that Rutherford 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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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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