Oregon City, OR vs Wheat Ridge, 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.
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 38). Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon City, OR | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1586) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 37,351 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,330 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $90,174 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+19.5 |
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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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64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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