Orem, UT 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Sherwood
71.2
#1014 nationally
Sherwood leads in median household income ($109,770 vs $77,568). Sherwood leads in crime level (3.6 vs 4.8). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Sherwood, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 71.2 (#1014) |
| Population | 95,519 | 19,957 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $629,598 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $109,770 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+34.0 |
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71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
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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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