Forney, TX vs San Mateo, 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
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 249). Forney leads in crime level (4.3 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $102,107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 35,470 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+50.3 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that San Mateo 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 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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