Fort Worth, TX vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 27.1 min). Williston leads in median household income ($80,352 vs $66,277). Fort Worth leads in cost of living index (95 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#902) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 978,468 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,353 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $66,277 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.0 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Worth has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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