Forest Grove, OR vs Stanton, 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
Stanton
62.5
#1854 nationally
Stanton leads in walk score (63 vs 41). Forest Grove leads in crime level (9.2 vs 14.0). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Grove, OR | Stanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1584) | 62.5 (#1854) |
| Population | 26,799 | 38,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,407 | $797,423 |
| Median Household Income | $77,977 | $76,123 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 146 |
| 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
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62.5 Score
Stanton, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,423
Population
38,815
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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