Albany, OR vs Glendora, CA
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.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Glendora
64.2
#1709 nationally
Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 33.6 min). Albany leads in cost of living index (111 vs 173). Glendora leads in median household income ($106,718 vs $69,777).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Glendora, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 64.2 (#1709) |
| Population | 57,053 | 49,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $891,999 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $106,718 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+32.9 |
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D
64.2 Score
Glendora, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,999
Population
49,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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