Forney, TX vs South Plainfield, 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
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.3). South Plainfield leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 35.5 min). Forney leads in cost of living index (106 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forney, TX | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#877) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 35,470 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,592 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $102,107 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 35.5 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.9 | D+8.0 |
Data coverage note: Forney is missing data for 1 metric that South Plainfield 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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72.3 Score
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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