Greenville, SC vs Hermiston, 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.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Hermiston
72.9
#807 nationally
Hermiston leads in median household income ($65,502 vs $55,243). Greenville leads in cost of living index (93 vs 105). Hermiston leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Hermiston, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 72.9 (#807) |
| Population | 74,266 | 19,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $348,415 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $65,502 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+37.8 |
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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C-
72.9 Score
Hermiston, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$348,415
Population
19,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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