Central Point, OR vs Folsom, CA
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.
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $79,731). Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 26.1 min). Central Point leads in cost of living index (118 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Folsom, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 67.8 (#1378) |
| Population | 19,171 | 84,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $763,818 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $134,935 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+19.7 |
C
73.2 Score
Central Point, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,657
Population
19,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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