Bend, OR vs Summerville, SC
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
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29.9 min). Bend leads in walk score (32 vs 21). Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 104,557 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | R+14.6 |
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+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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