Portland, ME 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.
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Sherwood
71.2
#1014 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 38). Sherwood leads in median household income ($109,770 vs $71,853). Portland leads in cost of living index (118 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Sherwood, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 71.2 (#1014) |
| Population | 68,408 | 19,957 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $629,598 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $109,770 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 38 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.6 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+34.0 |
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72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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C-
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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