DeSoto, TX 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Forest Grove leads in walk score (41 vs 23). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 123). Forest Grove leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 55,740 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+34.0 |
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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