Forest Grove, OR vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 166). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $77,977). San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 9.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Grove, OR | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1584) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 26,799 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,407 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $77,977 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+32.9 |
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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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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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