Decatur, GA vs Happy Valley, 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.
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Decatur leads in crime level (3.6 vs 3.8). Decatur leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28 min). Decatur leads in cost of living index (147 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, GA | Happy Valley, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.8 (#11) | 66.9 (#1485) |
| Population | 24,307 | 28,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,512 | $686,520 |
| Median Household Income | $129,992 | $126,108 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 147 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+9.7 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Decatur has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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D
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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