Albany, OR vs Imperial, CA
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.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.4). Imperial leads in median household income ($83,029 vs $69,777). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 21.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 57,053 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Albany has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
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71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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