Arvin, CA vs Happy Valley, 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.
Arvin
67.5
#1407 nationally
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Happy Valley leads in crime level (3.8 vs 22.4). Happy Valley leads in median household income ($126,108 vs $47,997). Arvin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvin, CA | Happy Valley, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1407) | 66.9 (#1485) |
| Population | 19,364 | 28,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,278 | $686,520 |
| Median Household Income | $47,997 | $126,108 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+9.7 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Arvin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.5 Score
Arvin, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,278
Population
19,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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