How the City Finder ranks DFW cities
What the quiz weights, the soft region boost, and the data we use (Census ACS, FBI UCR, TEA, HUD FMR).
Last updated May 2026
The short answer: the quiz scores 24 DFW cities on commute, schools, safety, budget fit, dining, and space. Your selected priorities double the weight on those dimensions. Region preference adds a soft +5 boost (not a hard filter) so a great match outside your region can still surface.
Quick links while you wait
- Getting started in 5 minutes
- How to run a property search
- Using Spot It to verify a listing
- All Help Center articles
Have a question right now?
Email [email protected]. Most answers come back inside 1 business day.