Bluffton, SC vs Oak Harbor, WA
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.
Bluffton
75.3
#470 nationally
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Bluffton leads in walk score (63 vs 27). Bluffton leads in median household income ($99,575 vs $68,039). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffton, SC | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#470) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 35,243 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,470 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $99,575 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.5 | D+16.6 |
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75.3 Score
Bluffton, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,470
Population
35,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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