Brentwood, CA vs Forest Grove, 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.
Brentwood
62.1
#1873 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Brentwood leads in median household income ($134,689 vs $77,977). Forest Grove leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 41.1 min). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, CA | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1873) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 65,126 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $794,713 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $134,689 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 41.1 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+34.0 |
D-
62.1 Score
Brentwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$794,713
Population
65,126
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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D
66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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