Portland, OR vs Thornton, 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.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $78,423). Portland leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 635,067 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+9.0 |
D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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