Fort Worth, TX vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Fort Worth leads in walk score (35 vs 25). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 109). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $66,277).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#902) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 978,468 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,353 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $66,277 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 11.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+21.8 |
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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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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