Lakewood, CA vs Sherwood, 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.
Lakewood
63.1
#1796 nationally
Sherwood
71.2
#1014 nationally
Sherwood leads in crime level (3.6 vs 12.4). Lakewood leads in walk score (58 vs 38). Sherwood leads in cost of living index (137 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakewood, CA | Sherwood, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1796) | 71.2 (#1014) |
| Population | 78,135 | 19,957 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $882,830 | $629,598 |
| Median Household Income | $113,030 | $109,770 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+34.0 |
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63.1 Score
Lakewood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$882,830
Population
78,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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71.2 Score
Sherwood, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$629,598
Population
19,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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