Hampton, VA vs Lake Oswego, 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.
Hampton
73.9
#659 nationally
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.8). Lake Oswego leads in median household income ($127,252 vs $64,430). Hampton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Lake Oswego, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 69.3 (#1227) |
| Population | 137,098 | 39,924 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $889,944 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+9.7 |
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73.9 Score
Hampton, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$282,594
Population
137,098
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Lake Oswego, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$889,944
Population
39,924
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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