College Park, MD 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Forest Grove leads in crime level (9.2 vs 13.4). College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 41). College Park leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 34,187 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+34.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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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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