Forest Grove, OR vs Oregon City, 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.
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 9.2). Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $77,977). Oregon City leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Grove, OR | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1584) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 26,799 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,407 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $77,977 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+9.7 |
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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
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66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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