Bessemer, AL 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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Forest Grove leads in crime level (9.2 vs 47.8). Forest Grove leads in median household income ($77,977 vs $34,953). Forest Grove leads in walk score (41 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 25,037 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+34.0 |
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71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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