Brawley, CA 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.
Brawley
70.6
#1083 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Forest Grove leads in median household income ($77,977 vs $56,229). Brawley leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 28.9 min). Brawley leads in crime level (8.1 vs 9.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brawley, CA | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1083) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 27,849 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,419 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $56,229 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+34.0 |
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70.6 Score
Brawley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,419
Population
27,849
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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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