Compton, CA vs Newberg, 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.
Compton
60.4
#1935 nationally
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 34.8). Compton leads in walk score (65 vs 44). Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $69,728).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Compton, CA | Newberg, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1935) | 67.2 (#1456) |
| Population | 90,986 | 26,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,439 | $535,028 |
| Median Household Income | $69,728 | $87,873 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 34.8 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+6.1 |
D-
60.4 Score
Compton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,439
Population
90,986
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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D+
67.2 Score
Newberg, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,028
Population
26,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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