Arvada, CO vs Ashland, OR

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.

Arvada

66.8

#1495 nationally

vs

Ashland

68.9

#1267 nationally

Ashland leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 26.9 min). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $64,767). Ashland leads in walk score (55 vs 35).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Arvada, CO Ashland, OR
WhereAtHome Score 66.8 (#1495) 68.9 (#1267)
Population 121,414 21,061
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $605,230 $559,336
Median Household Income $106,014 $64,767
Average Commute 26.9 min 16.3 min
Walk Score 35 55
Crime Level 7.8 6.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 138 140
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.5 R+6.4