Hillsboro, OR vs Lafayette, CO
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.
Hillsboro
69.8
#1169 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 8.7). Hillsboro leads in cost of living index (130 vs 143). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $98,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hillsboro, OR | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1169) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 107,730 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $518,047 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $98,891 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+55.8 |
D+
69.8 Score
Hillsboro, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$518,047
Population
107,730
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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