Central Point, OR vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 28.4 min). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $79,731). Central Point leads in cost of living index (118 vs 198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 19,171 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+40.0 |
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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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