Brea, 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.
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Happy Valley leads in crime level (3.8 vs 5.8). Happy Valley leads in cost of living index (153 vs 178). Happy Valley leads in average commute (28 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brea, CA | Happy Valley, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1700) | 66.9 (#1485) |
| Population | 48,479 | 28,409 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,134,146 | $686,520 |
| Median Household Income | $120,226 | $126,108 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+9.7 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Brea has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
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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