Athens, AL vs Oregon, OH
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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Oregon
81
#55 nationally
Oregon leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 24.5 min). Oregon leads in median household income ($73,883 vs $57,444). Oregon leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Oregon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 81 (#55) |
| Population | 30,904 | 19,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $232,413 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $73,883 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+12.6 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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B-
81 Score
Oregon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$232,413
Population
19,711
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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