Happy Valley, OR vs Yorba Linda, 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.
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.8). Happy Valley leads in cost of living index (153 vs 204). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $126,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Happy Valley, OR | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1485) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 28,409 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $686,520 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $126,108 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Yorba Linda 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
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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