Kirkland, WA 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.
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Kirkland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 6.3). Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $90,174). Oregon City leads in cost of living index (129 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 91,194 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+9.7 |
D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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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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