Bend, OR vs Haverhill, MA
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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Haverhill
64.5
#1688 nationally
Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 11.3). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.2 min). Haverhill leads in walk score (41 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Haverhill, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 64.5 (#1688) |
| Population | 104,557 | 67,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $556,705 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $81,989 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+20.3 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
64.5 Score
Haverhill, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$556,705
Population
67,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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