Beaverton, OR vs Folsom, 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 10.0). Beaverton leads in walk score (52 vs 31). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $88,899).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Folsom, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 67.8 (#1378) |
| Population | 96,945 | 84,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $763,818 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $134,935 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+19.7 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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