Fort Worth, TX vs Madison, AL
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.
Fort Worth
72.3
#902 nationally
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 17). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $66,277). Madison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#902) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 978,468 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,353 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $66,277 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 17 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+43.9 |
C-
72.3 Score
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins
Median Home
$298,353
Population
978,468
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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C
76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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