Hampton, VA 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.
Hampton
73.9
#659 nationally
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $64,430). Hampton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 129). Hampton leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 137,098 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 129 |
| 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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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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