Central Point, OR vs New Bedford, 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.
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
New Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Central Point leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.7). New Bedford leads in walk score (65 vs 32). Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 68.9 (#1273) |
| Population | 19,171 | 100,695 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $446,955 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $54,604 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+1.3 |
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+
68.9 Score
New Bedford, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$446,955
Population
100,695
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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