Delano, CA vs Eugene, 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Eugene
68.8
#1280 nationally
Eugene leads in walk score (46 vs 35). Eugene leads in median household income ($61,481 vs $53,639). Eugene leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 20.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Eugene, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 68.8 (#1280) |
| Population | 51,500 | 177,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $482,062 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $61,481 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+23.1 |
C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D+
68.8 Score
Eugene, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$482,062
Population
177,899
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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