Poway, CA vs West Linn, 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.
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.7). West Linn leads in cost of living index (151 vs 179). West Linn leads in walk score (34 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poway, CA | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1587) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 48,051 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,225,939 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $135,605 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+9.7 |
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66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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