Austin, TX vs Forest Grove, 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $77,977). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 28.9 min). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 967,862 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+34.0 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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D
66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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