Happy Valley, OR vs Long Beach, NY
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.
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Long Beach leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.8). Happy Valley leads in average commute (28 min vs 41.4 min). Happy Valley leads in cost of living index (153 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Happy Valley, OR | Long Beach, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1485) | 67.8 (#1381) |
| Population | 28,409 | 34,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $686,520 | $810,461 |
| Median Household Income | $126,108 | $125,974 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 41.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | R+4.2 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Long Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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