Oregon, OH vs Pelham, AL
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
81
#55 nationally
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Oregon leads in walk score (23 vs 13). Oregon leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 27.4 min). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $73,883).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon, OH | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#55) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 19,711 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,413 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $73,883 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | R+40.8 |
B-
81 Score
Oregon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$232,413
Population
19,711
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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C
73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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