Forest Grove, OR vs Garden Grove, CA
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.
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Grove, OR | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1584) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 26,799 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,407 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $77,977 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+2.6 |
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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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63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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