Hempstead, NY 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.
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 12.6). Hempstead leads in walk score (73 vs 38). Oregon City leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 58,225 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+9.7 |
D
64.4 Score
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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D
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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